Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor Job ID: 245541 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Health Division: Corporate Services Division: Financial Management Branch (FMB) City: North York Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: 5A001 - Finance05 Salary: $80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year
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Bring your financial expertise to a role where your analysis and insight directly support how resources are planned, managed, and delivered. As a Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor in the Mental Health Unit (Ontario Health Support & Transaction Services) within the Ministry of Health's Financial Management Branch, you'll work at the intersection of strategy and operations, guiding sound financial planning, strengthening fiscal processes, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making.
This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership in a collaborative, complex, high-impact environment, where your work helps ensure accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of public funds. About the jobAs part of the Mental Health Unit, you will:
• provide leadership and financial expertise to clients on financial planning and management
• review, analyze, and report on budgets, and provide informed recommendations and advice
• identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights and reports
• enhance financial processes, tools and reporting to support the fiscal cycle
• support the development of training programs and communication materials
• lead and participate in cross-functional teams and projects What you bring to the team
Financial and business planning expertiseYou have:
• demonstrated knowledge of modern controllership principles, business planning, performance measurement, and financial management practices within a large organization
• proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as sound financial and auditing practices
• the ability to acquire knowledge of health care programs, delivery models, and funding systems to support program analysis and advice
• the ability to manage, prioritize, and oversee financial activities while meeting deadlines
Communication and interpersonal skillsYou can:
• provide effective advice and consultation to management, clients, and staff while building and maintaining strong working relationships
• communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to a variety of audiences
• deliver presentations and use persuasion skills to explain and provide direction on complex financial issues and processes
• prepare complex financial analyses and reports
Research, analytical and problem-solving skillsYou can:
• conduct complex financial analyses and research best practices to inform decision-making
• analyze, interpret, and assess financial information
• assess, interpret, and apply financial directives, policies, and legislation, and provide expertise to stakeholders
• evaluate trends, standards, and policies using multiple sources of information to determine impacts, develop options, and make recommendations
Technical skillsYou have:
• experience using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools to analyze and share information
• demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills Don't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
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What we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services Additional information: Apply by: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Finance and Economics Posted on: Thursday, July 16, 2026

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• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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