Job Description

Reporting directly to the Regional Director/Director/Manager, Strategic Financial Planning (FP&A), the Analytics Analyst – Business & Financial Insights is responsible for analyzing complex financial and operational data to identify trends, drivers, and opportunities that inform planning, forecasting, and decision making. The position supports strategic and operational initiatives by conducting advanced analytical work from multiple perspectives (financial, operational, and program), using applied statistical and analytical methods.The Analytics Analyst interprets and integrates data from various sources, translates findings into meaningful business and financial insights, and advises management on implications, risks, and options. The role supports executive and leadership decision making by providing credible, evidence based analysis and decision support materials in support of FP&A planning cycles and financial governance processes.This role is focused on financial and operational decision support within FP&A, and partners/collaborates with VCH Data & Analytics team, who lead enterprise data platforms, standardized corporate reporting, and organizational analytics products.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, Health Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline, plus four (4) to six (6) years’ recent, related experience in analytics, financial analysis, business intelligence, or decision support roles within a large, complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Demonstrated ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, structured narratives that support business and financial decision making, including the preparation of written materials, visual outputs, and presentations for senior and executive audiences.• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data to support business and financial decision making.• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand budgets, forecasts, cost drivers, and operational constraints.• Applied knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques used in a business context.• Advanced proficiency in querying relational databases using SQL.• Working proficiency in Python (or equivalent) for data analysis, modelling, and reproducible analytical workflows.• Experience using data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau to develop fit for purpose visuals that support specific FP&A decision needs.• Demonstrated ability to translate complex analysis into clear, structured narratives that highlight key insights, drivers, and implications, using written, visual, and presentation formats to support decision making.• Ability to function effectively in both strategic and operational contexts, understanding the broader implications of analytical results.• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, decision focused insights for non technical audiences.• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem solving abilities when working with ambiguity and competing priorities.• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.• Practices diligence and care when gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.SHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You are compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You are a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.