Senior Business Analyst - Research Operations Service & Support

Job Description
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, and home tothe Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI), one of the world's leading research institute’s in the area ofaddiction and mental health.
CFMHRI houses multiple Research Centres, each with a specific focus; large philanthropic gifts, aimed to accelerate research anddiscovery; and over 900 scientists, staff and trainees all conducting leading research to: improve the understanding of the brain;discover the causes, biomarkers and cures for mental illness and advance the prevention and treatment for mental illness andaddictions across the lifespan.

Reporting to the Manager, Research Finance, the Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for a broad range of financial accountabilities and financial services delivery as part of the Research Finance Team as well as specific responsibilities related to CFMHRI’s Research Centers; large philanthropic gifts; CFMHRI’s research operational funds. The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial reporting to internal committees and philanthropic donors, as well as longer term sustainability planning, financial analysis and financial support to key stakeholders as required.

The Senior Business Analyst will also build effective, collaborative relationships outside of their immediate team and work strategically with the Research and Finance leadership, Scientists, Research Centre Directors and Managers, and members of the CAMH Foundation to provide assistance in financial reporting & analysis, budgeting/forecasting, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Month-end and Year-end financial close support, identification of risks and opportunities, and provide strategic and value-add business advice to address financial challenges/opportunities. This role may also be required to assist/review research business proposaldevelopment, donor funding proposals, and other financial requirements.
The successful candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Qualifications
Canadian professional CPA designation

5 years of related working experience is required

Experience in a financial role within an academic research environment is an asset

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Excellent analytical, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail, ability to apply critical thinking, and reporting of findings that are relevant and value-add

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external departments are required.

Experience with presenting to Senior Executives is an asset.

Self-starter who has the ability to work both independently through self-directed learning/working with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively and through teamwork

Demonstrates the ability and interest in working with a diverse team in an environment that values diversity and equity

Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

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