About you:
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Strategic Finance Associate to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to make a direct impact on a growing medtech organization. You will build and own financial models, develop a deep understanding of our business, and collaborate across teams to support planning and strategic decisions. We are looking for someone who combines excellent modelling skills with commercial curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll do:
Financial Modelling: Build, maintain, and improve financial models that connect revenue, operating expenses, working capital, and cash flow.
Business Analysis: Develop a deep understanding of our business model, product economics, and operational drivers, translating business inputs into well-supported financial assumptions.
Scenario Planning: Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, and understand the financial impact of key decisions.
Strategic Decision Support: Prepare financial analyses and business cases for new initiatives, pricing decisions, capital investments, and growth opportunities.
Financial Planning: Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning through the development of detailed, driver-based models.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and other teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and evaluate financial trade-offs.
Leadership Reporting: Prepare clear summaries and presentations that communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Process Improvement: Establish consistent modelling practices, document assumptions, and improve the accuracy, usability, and efficiency of financial models and analytical tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
2 to 3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategic finance, transaction advisory, or consulting with significant financial modelling exposure.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with demonstrated ability to build financial models from scratch and independently own modelling work.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and the relationships between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Ability to translate complex business questions into structured analyses and practical recommendations.
Experience working in the medtech, life sciences, or manufacturing industry is an asset.
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, commercial curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.
This role is a current, onsite vacancy.
About Vital Bio
Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.
Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.
We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.
Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.
