Business Operations Analyst - Research Finance

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Business Operations Analyst ¿ Research Finance

Position Description

Working at The Hospital for Sick Children is not just a job - it's a career. Our Staff are our greatest strength as they form our vision, carry out our mission and represent our values. We are currently looking for a unique role that combines excellent analyst capabilities with a strong ability to use and transform data into information that drives operational decisions and provides analytical insight. In this position, you will report to the Manager of Business Operations Support Services (BisOpSS), and you will be responsible for assisting on a variety of strategic initiatives to support the ongoing growth of the Research Awards and Financial Services (RAFS) team. Projects can cover a variety of areas, from hospital-wide strategic initiatives impacting the Research Awards and Financial services team to in-depth financial analysis of programs and departments in the Research Institute.

Here¿s What You¿ll Get to Do:

• Develop effective and efficient ways of utilizing hospital systems and data to prepare and present vital operational information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Assist with the design, roll-out, and maintenance of data query and MS Power BI services to enhance strategic operational reporting for the Research Institute.
• Develop SQL and Python code to extract data from financial tracking systems (PeopleSoft/Azure) for utilization in reporting and Power BI dashboards.
• Assist with expense report review, expense reasonability investigations, reporting and communications for overdue purchase credit card transactions.
• Support and facilitate the review and update of RI policies, including coordination with various Research Operation departments.
• Support with training and development tasks such as finalizing training materials, setting up training sessions for online sign-up, communication, conducting surveys for feedback, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Here's What You'll Need:

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor¿s degree in business administration, commerce, data or computer science, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical skills, data and technical literacy, and understanding of core statistics concepts.
• Problem-solving skills, out of box thinking, drive for innovation and ability to execute ideas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

• Experience with SQL, DAX, ETL (Power Query), and a scripting language (e.g. Python).
• Experience in both data modeling and warehousing.
• Prior experience with Power BI.
• Effective interpersonal skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to design, analyze, and prepare financial reports.
• Prior experience working with PeopleSoft Fin/SCM and/or HCM (version 9.2).
• Project Management experience (ex. experience in leading a job-related project).
• High proficiency in MS Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Experience creating and presenting impactful presentations.

Employment Type: 1.00 FTE, FT permanent

Location: Hybrid with initial onboarding and occasional in person days in the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning at 686 Bay Street, Toronto.

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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