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Reports to: Director Financial Planning, Analysis Revenues & Operations

Purpose of the Role The Senior Financial Analyst provides business partnership support to specific business lines within LifeLabs national operations, as delegated by the Director FP & A. This may include Clients Services, and Logistics segments of the business. Using analytics and financial modelling to influence and advise, this position provides the business with the data and intelligence to identify opportunities to maximize operating effectiveness and efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity and bottom-line margins.

This is a full time remote role and can be based in Ontario or BC.

This position supports LifeLabs analytics and recommendations to drive improved business performance and optimal costing for the products and services provided by LifeLabs. This position is responsible for completing monthly business unit performance reviews to monitor performance, the annual budget and forecast process updates, the 5-year plan and any financial modelling / business cases required to support current and future impacts of opportunities for the delegated business segments.

Core Accountabilities

Monthly Business Unit Performance Reviews: Working in conjunction with either Clients Services,and Logistics segments of the business, as have been delegated by the Director FP & A, establish a working partnership and framework to analyze and communicate results of the delegated business units on a monthly basis. This framework will include traditional variance analysis and performance monitoring, visual dashboards to measure in-process metrics as well as progress / tracking on the achievement of any segment specific initiatives.

Budget, Forecast Updates and Plan Development: Lead the processes specific to the delegated segment of either Clients Services, and Logistics segments of the business to develop the annual budget, corresponding “year to go” forecast updates (at least 3X per year) and the annual 5-year financial plan for Life Labs. Ensure alignment of plans across all delegated stakeholder groups.

Analytics and Business Partnerships: Develop analytical frameworks and tools to assist the delegated segment of either Clients Services, and Logistics segments of the business in making data-driven decisions, including pricing activities, new business ventures, new product lines, margin analysis, low-volume/margin test rationalization, product divestitures, capital investments, RFP activities for vendors, contract negotiations and more broadly any other innovations, strategic initiatives and ad hoc analysis as required to enable business decisions. Leverage tools to enable business case development and documentation, inclusive of both capital requirements and investment returns / payback. Ability to perform ad hoc projects in support of the finance department manager.

Minimum Qualification and Skills

• University Degree
• Accounting Designation, CPA and / or MBA (or working towards one of these designations)
• Minimum 3 years previous experience working in finance
• Strong analytical and business planning skills in order to solve problems and research and escalate issues, when necessary
• Good understanding of finance processes and data requirements
• Developing management presentation capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Oracle Cloud, SAP, EPM application suites preferred)
• Strong computer and reporting skills with an advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word

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At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

LifeLabs is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We have been a leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic regarding health and safety measures and have always put our employees and customers at the center of every decision that we make. As an organization in the health care sector, we believe the COVID vaccination adds a layer of protection that complements the extensive and necessary health and safety protocols that we have taken to date. With this in mind, we currently require all LifeLabs employees, contractors, students and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

LifeLabs operates under a distributed workforce model, where employee flexibility is a key priority. Further information will be provided during the interview process on what this means for employees.