Cost Analyst - Halifax, Canada - Shannex

Shannex

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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 Cost Analyst to join our Finance team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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 (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks 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

As a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team.

The role is cross functional, supporting corporate and operations, this role will:

Monitor control charts to identify deviations from company standards

Documents and tracks cost savings initiatives to completion across the organization.

Supports the build out of a cost management playbook to better leverage successes.

Facilitates discussion between Subject Matter Experts and Operations on identified deviations from standards

Provides regular reporting and commentary on Cost Management initiatives

Performs deep dives on contract and major expense categories to support teams as required

Development and maintenance of dashboards, control charts and KPI's for Expenses across the organization.

Assists in the development of standardized Office Connect Reporting for monthly/quarterly finance meetings.

Review and collaboration on the development and roll out of brand standards.

Champions the use of technology to drive operational efficiencies and to generate intel useful to the business.

Assists the General Accounting team with updates to Chart of Accounts descriptions & training material.

Provides input on new GL creation for better tracking of expenses.

Provides analysis to support and maintain cost assumptions used for budgeting and forecasting

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
University Degree in Accounting or Finance
Completed CPA designation or in progress
Minimum 3-5 years experience working in an accounting or finance role
Proficiency with interpreting data to identify past and future trends to communicate business needs
Previous experience in forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing financial statements.
Experience working with Great Plains, Yardi, Adaptive Insights.
Previous experience with building and delivering presentations

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton.

For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.

Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated.

At Shannex, every team member belongs.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.