Divisional Finance Manager

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 Divisional Finance Manager to join our Finance team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Divisional Finance Manager will lead the financial planning for multiple operating divisions including Transitional Heath, Parkland at Home as well as our Corporate Head Office.

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, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• 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

• Execute and complete the annual financial budget process for the divisions and corporate head office though collaboration with the Operational team and Senior Leadership.
• Lead annual operating agreement per diem update for transitional health, ensuring alignment with terms and conditions and corporate expectations (includes monitoring of collective agreements, CPI, etc.)
• Monitor the financial performance of the divisions and corporate, executing strategy and financial decisions that support our business plan and our successful achievement of financial targets.
• Monitor the budget throughout the year, report monthly on variances, recommend and lead budget management initiatives within the divisions.
• Ensure financial reporting and relationships with all stakeholders is maintained (including those with government partners, banking partners, internal operating leaders, operational department managers and the broader finance and leadership groups at Shannex)
• Support compliance reporting required with government and bank partners, ensuring completed as required and compliance is maintained.
• Prepare and manage corporate start-up and commissioning budgets for new developments
• Prepare and manage corporate start-up and commissioning budgets for new developments
• Lead monthly Governance meeting for the Divisions with our Senior Leadership Team. Presentation will include detailed financial analysis highlighting key financial risks & opportunities, along with plans for mitigation.
• Assist in the coordination, execution and communication of corporate initiatives, financial stewardship, and training of operations teams.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Minimum 5+ years experience working in an accounting, finance or budgetary role
• University Degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA designation
• Experience building financial models, forecasting, budgeting, and providing insightful analysis.
• Proficiency interpreting data to identify past and future trends to communicate business needs.
• Advanced understanding of accounting and related ASPE principals
• Experience in an ERP system, preferably in Yardi Voyager
• Experience working with Yardi, Adaptive Insights considered an asset
• Experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting considered an asset

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

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.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.