Finance Automation Specialist Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Finance & Banking

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Finance Automation Specialist Job Category:
Finance (Accounting, AP/AR, Procurement) Job Type: Permanent Full Time

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Corporate Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Finance Automation Specialist with Shannex.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Systems & Reporting Automation, you will play a key role in modernizing how Finance uses data, reporting, and automation to support decision-making across the organization. Working at the intersection of finance, technology, and analytics, you will help develop automated workflows, reporting solutions, and data models that improve efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and deliver meaningful business insights.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial knowledge with technology to solve problems, streamline processes, and support continuous improvement.

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 in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do.

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 through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reporting solutions, KPI dashboards, and planning models that support organizational decision-making

Design and support automated workflows, scripts, and reporting processes that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and data quality

Maintain financial data models, master data, reporting assets, and documentation while ensuring strong governance and version control

Collaborate with Finance, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Operations, and Software Solutions teams to translate business requirements into scalable reporting and automation solutions

Perform financial reconciliations, investigate data variances, and support the integrity of ERP, data warehouse, and business intelligence platforms

Support system enhancements, ERP integrations, testing activities, and the implementation of new reporting and automation capabilities

Monitor reporting performance, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Finance systems and processes

About You

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

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field

Five or more years of experience in finance operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial systems, or a related role

Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-divisional organization

Strong understanding of financial reporting, KPI development, financial controls, and ERP data structures

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Experience working with SQL, Python, Power Automate, RPA, or similar automation technologies

Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Operations, and Technology teams

Asset

Qualifications:

Experience with Yardi

Experience in healthcare, seniors living, real estate, or construction industries

Experience with business intelligence platforms, automation tools, or ERP integrations

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support 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. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more…