Financial Analyst III
University Health Network
Accounting & Finance, IT
Toronto, ON, Canada
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Avenue - Ontario Power Generation Building (OPG)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Services
Salary Range: $78,954-$118,424 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: April 27, 2026
Position Summary
As a Financial Analyst III in the Research Financial Services department, major responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Overseeing UHN’s financial reporting for government grants with matched reporting
- Performing analyses on a regular basis for a range of functional centre accounts to identify issues and prioritize workload
- Analyzing grants for financial sustainability, compliance issues, projecting deficits and surpluses and making recommendations to Principal Investigators (the grant holders)
- Building relationships with Principal Investigators and their teams to help facilitate good communication. Including answer financial queries, address concerns, communicating fiscal requirements
- Preparing and posting journal entries as required
- Liaises, as required, with site and UHN departments, external clients, etc., to obtain information, respond to requests for information or explanation of financial and/or statistical data or site / UHN finance policies, processes and procedures, assist in training and provide technical assistance
- Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or required
Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Working towards completion of a professional accounting program – e.g. CPA or relevant combination of education and experience
- Four years' (4) related experience in an accounting environment with exposure to a range of accounting principles, practices and procedures
- Working knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to client service and satisfaction
- Skill in accurately performing detailed numerical computations in a timely manner using large amounts of financial and/or statistical data
- Skill in preparing detailed reports, with experience in government matched and in-kind reporting an asset
- Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems and software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e., Excel, Word, Access)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in a health care environment, preferred
- Experience with Salesforce, Analysis Services and/or PowerBI would be an asset
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.