Business and Fiscal Planning Analyst

Use your financial skills to make a difference at the Ministry of Health

Are you ready to leverage your financial expertise in a meaningful way? Join the Ministry of Health's Financial Management Branch, where your skills in analysis, budgeting, and forecasting will drive impactful decisions. This role offers you the chance to guide management, support strategic planning, and contribute to the financial health of the ministry. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where your talents can make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

About the job

You will:

• provide advice and technical guidance to management and staff

• support ministry budget and business plan development, expenditure forecasts, expenditure management/control, in-year reporting, and presentations on the financial planning process

• analyze and interpret complex financial information and program objectives

• prepare a variety of regular and ad hoc reports to support senior management decision making processes and central agency requirements

• develop options and recommendations for business plan adjustments in response to financial/business process issues

What you bring to the team

Financial expertise

you have:

• understanding of financial management principles and policies

• skills in budgeting, forecasting expenses, and analyzing costs

• ability to read and analyze financial documents for reporting

• knowledge of the ministry's structure, programs, and budget processes

you can:

• evaluate budgets and performance, and improve cost efficiency

• manage financial information and systems

• measure and report performance data effectively

Analyzing and problem-solving skills

you have:

• knowledge of risk assessment to identify financial risks, assess impacts, and suggest solutions

• ability to understand financial information requests and give timely advice to senior management

• skills to apply financial rules for business planning, budgeting, and forecasting

you can:

• analyze financial problems, variance reports, and funding gaps, and suggest fixes

• evaluate financial performance, assess cost efficiency and risks, and advise on accounting issues for better planning and management

Communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

you have:

• skills to prepare and present briefing notes, business cases, and financial reports, and explain financial analysis to non-technical audiences

• ability to work with senior staff to gather information, solve complex issues, and meet deadlines

• skills to build and maintain relationships with ministry managers and central agency staff

Coordination and planning skills

you can:

• organize and prioritize workload, and coordinate information from multiple sources to complete tasks and meet deadlines

you have:

• project planning and management skills to work in teams, gather data, and report findings

• initiative and ability to work independently in a team environment

Computer skills

you have:

• knowledge and skills with computer applications for data capture and analysis including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software and specific job-related software, and other related financial management systems (i.e. Integrated Financial Information System (IFIS))

What we offer

The 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

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Schedule: 6

Posted on: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 250531, by Thursday, November 19, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.