Senior Advisor, Research Grants

4 days ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton Health Sciences Full time

Unit Summary

The Research Planning & Analysis team provides operational and financial insight through the provision of timely and accurate information, presented in consumable formats for decision-making. We provide organizational expertise in the analysis, interpretation and integration of financial and clinical research data driving sustainable growth and efficiency across the Research Enterprise at HHS.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Research Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Grants Specialist to lead financial planning across various projects within HHS Research, while providing guidance on research funding and grant management. This role demands strong finance and accounting expertise, with a focus on financial management, strategic direction, and compliance across both grant-funded and non-grant-funded research projects. Key responsibilities include:


• Financial Leadership, Oversight & Analysis: The Sr. Advisor will lead key financial initiatives and provide financial oversight for research programs, ensuring proper fiscal planning, control, and accountability. This includes overseeing accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting, as well as maintaining accurate financial records. Strong accounting and financial management skills are essential for designing and managing financial controls, KPIs, and conducting ad-hoc financial analysis. The Sr. Advisor will ensure that all financial activities align with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Grant Identification, Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Advises on the identification and promotion of research funding opportunities, supports grant proposal preparation, and ensures compliance with financial regulations. Expertise in managing the financial aspects of grant-funded projects, including budget development, reporting, and financial tracking, is crucial for success.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Works closely with researchers, study teams and other internal and external stakeholders to align research projects with strategic goals, secure funding, and optimize financial performance. The Sr. Advisor will also ensure effective financial management across both research and administrative teams, facilitating communication and ensuring financial accountability.

• Policy, Compliance & Financial Risk Management: Leads the design and implementation of financial policies and control frameworks to ensure compliance with grant management regulations and institutional standards. The Sr. Advisor will have significant responsibility for managing financial risks and ensuring that both research and operational programs maintain fiscal discipline and comply with financial regulations.

This role is designed for professionals with experience in financial oversight, accounting, and grants management and regulatory compliance, with the ability to manage a diverse range of research activities.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHS' Remote Work Policy.

Schedule Work Hours

Regular full-time hours.

Qualifications

The Sr. Advisor role requires the following:

Education – at least one of the following: Professional designation (i.e. CPA, CFA) – enrolment or completion ofApplicable post-graduate degree (i.e. MBA, Masters of Finance) – enrolment or completion ofOR the equivalent to the above (i.e. work experience)  Work Experience – 5+ years of relevant work experience Proven experience managing grants from government agencies and philanthropic organizations, including creating and managing budgets, preparing reports, and ensuring financial compliance with regulatory and institutional policies for research funding. Specialized Skills – 5+ years of experience in each of the following: Financial modelingFinancial graphical and visualizationFinancial and Operating Systems  Soft Skill Experience – 5+ years of experience in each of the following: Analytical and Problem Solving SkillsCommunication Skills – both formal (i.e. presentations, board reports, executive overviews/narratives) and informalInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration/Team Work Informal leadership, coaching and leaderships

Assets:
Tableau knowledge

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. 

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