About the Job A national healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) team. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business partnering within a large, complex organization.

As a Senior Financial Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting business leaders by providing meaningful financial analysis, developing financial plans and models, and delivering strategic insights that support informed decision-making. You will partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve financial performance, and strengthen financial planning processes while helping drive organizational priorities.

What We Offer

- $99,600 - $120,000 annual salary
- 6 month contract with potential for full time
- Hybrid work environment (minimum 40% onsite / 2 days per week)
- Monday-Friday
- Payment in lieu of benefits and vacation
- Employee wellness program and professional development resources
- Opportunity to work for one of Canada's leading healthcare organizations
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving and saving lives
- Excellent long-term growth opportunities opportunities

What You'll Do

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities for assigned business portfolios
- Develop detailed financial models, costing analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making
- Analyze financial and operational performance while identifying trends, risks, opportunities,



and cost drivers
- Partner closely with operational leaders to provide financial guidance and influence business decisions
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, variance analyses, and executive presentations
- Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful, actionable business insights
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial planning, reporting, and data quality
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization
- Coach and support analysts and business partners to strengthen financial knowledge and decision-making
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as required

What We're Looking For

- CPA designation (or equivalent finance/accounting designation)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Accounting, or related finance roles
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting experience
- Advanced financial modelling, costing, and analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint




- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Proven business partnering experience with the ability to influence leaders and build robust working relationships
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience within healthcare, not-for-profit, manufacturing, supply chain, ERP environments, or another large, complex organization is considered an asset
- Ability to travel within Canada up to approximately 10% as required

Since 1951 , Drake International has been a global leader in integrated human capital solutions, delivering tailored services in recruitment, assessment and upskilling, operational efficiency, healthcare, and workplace wellbeing. We partner directly with employers to offer candidates the best opportunities at no cost, with a human-centered approach. Recruitment decisions are led by our team. We may occasionally pilot AI-supported screening tools to support efficiency, but they are not a fixed part of our selection process. All hiring decisions are made by people, and candidates will be informed if any AI tool is involved in their assessment in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Drake International
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality