Financial Analyst I

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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: non-union
Site: 700 University Avenue - OPG Building 
Department: Research Financial Service Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Service 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (contract until March 2027)
Closing Date: August 1, 2025

The Research Financial Services (RFS) department provides post-award financial management of federal, provincial, international and private contracts and grants related to research for multiple Research Institutes at University Health Network. We are looking for a Financial Analyst I to join our team. They will work closely with the Senior Business Analyst to assist with financial reporting, planning and forecasting for UHN's Research Institutes and various other duties as outlined below.

Duties

• Review new Research account set-up requests in conjunction with granting agency/industry/foundation documents
• Contribute to one of the key KPI's of the department
• Respond to clients in a timely manner
• Financial reporting and analysis, periodic review of outstanding tasks and follow up, as necessary
• Assist Manager with periodic reporting, respond to reporting requests or other requests as needed
• Perform cross-functional duties and other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
• Work closely with institutional and other partners, departments and UHN hospitals

Qualifications

• Community college diploma (three years) in Business Administration or equivalent program
• University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent, preferred or experience with minimum 2-year college diploma, in business, finance or related discipline
• Experience with grant accounting or in a research organization/department would be asset along with understanding grant budgets and their components
• Experience and knowledge in an accounting environment with exposure to a range of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• 1 to 2 years related experience in a financial environment
• Experience and knowledge in preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements to granting agencies and other organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong organization and time management skills
• Sound professional judgment, initiative, and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems & software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e., Excel, Word, Access)

Additional Information

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.