Financial Analyst I

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $58,578 - $73,230 Annually
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: February 27, 2026

Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst I (FAI) performs a wide range of accounting activities requiring application of accounting concepts, principles and practices. The FAI will be a key support to the Principal Investigators and Clinical Research Manager within the Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research and Drug Development Program – Phase I at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/UHN in the analysis, reporting, reconciliation of the financial activities related to operations, clinical trials and grants. This position requires an action-oriented individual, with an accounting background, strong technical skills, good business acumen, demonstrated problem solving capabilities and a good understanding of clinical research operations. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals from other areas to achieve objectives combined with analytical and problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, the ability to and initiative to follow up on items, or determine appropriate steps for timely resolution.

Duties:

• Apply general ledger knowledge to accurately track financial transactions, ensure proper coding of expenses, and support financial reconciliation processes.
• Review and verify invoices, ensuring that services or deliverables have been completed as expected before approving payments.
• Track and follow up on overdue invoices, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to resolve outstanding payments promptly.
• Review internal team deliverables to ensure work is completed as expected and issue invoices accordingly.
• Reconcile clinical trial accounts; perform analysis to respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Other tasks as assigned and ad-hoc requests, which may include, but are not limited to, developing accounting system for clinical trials, budgeting for clinical trials, or participating on special committees.
• Occasionally manage administrative workflows, including monitoring and triaging the team’s inbox, prioritizing correspondence, and ensuring timely follow-ups. Coordinate meetings and schedules by booking appointments, managing calendar invites, and preparing necessary materials.
• Facilitate document processing, including obtaining required signatures, tracking approvals, and ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines

• At minimum Community College diploma (three years) in Business Administration or equivalent program. University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent is preferred.
• at minimum, 2 years related experience in a financial environment, required
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting and/or research funding are preferred
• Proficient Excel skills and competent PowerPoint skills
• Familiarity with UHN Research Finance systems is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Experience with financial modeling, financial and cost accounting and with analyzing and interpreting large quantities of financial and statistical data; systems thinker
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Why join UHN?

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.