If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a
Finance Analyst to join our team supporting Saffron Hill Hospitality based in
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance Operations, Shared Services, the Finance Analyst is a hands-on finance professional responsible for supporting day-to-day operational finance, budgeting, and performance reporting. This role plays a key part in financial governance, decision-making, and cost control, while acting as the primary liaison between operations and Shannex Corporate Shared Services.
The Finance Analyst leads operational finance activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting. Working closely with operations and corporate partners, this role ensures accurate, timely financial information and supports continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity
- Analyze financial results, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions
- Lead the preparation of monthly performance reporting, including KPIs, dashboards, and insights for operational leaders
- Support month-end processes by preparing and reviewing operational inputs (e.g., billing, payables readiness), ensuring issues are identified and resolved in advance of close
- Partner with corporate shared services teams (accounting, AP, payroll, treasury, financial reporting, and systems) to coordinate deliverables and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
- Lead budget and forecast processes, including assumptions, templates, and performance tracking
- Partner with operations to support cost control, labour planning, and operational decision-making
- Create and maintain financial models, scenario analysis, and reporting tools to support business decisions
- Track and support execution of cost and performance improvement initiatives
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing clear and actionable financial insights
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree, CPA designation (or in progress) considered an asset
- 2–5 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or operational finance roles
- Good understanding of financial operations, management reporting, and how operational activities impact financial results
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Experience partnering with operational leaders to drive financial performance and accountability
- Great organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Ability to support process improvement and work effectively in a shared services environment
- Knowledge of HST regulations and general financial compliance considered an asset
- Experience in hospitality, healthcare, or service-based environments considered an asset
