Director,Financial Planning & Capital Investment Job Halifax Nova Scotia Canada,Finance & Banking

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Director, Financial Planning & Capital Investment 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 an exciting and rewarding career 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 Director, Financial Planning & Capital Investment to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance Strategy, the Director, Financial Planning & Capital Investment plays a pivotal role in shaping Shannex’s future growth and financial success. This role leads the evaluation of new business opportunities, capital projects, and strategic investments—delivering the insights that inform high-impact executive decisions.

As a key strategic partner, the Director drives the development of sophisticated financial models supports long-term financial planning, and leads the corporate budgeting processes. They provide leadership in cash flow, debt, and balance sheet forecasting, while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance. Working closely with senior leaders across the organization, the Director delivers forward-looking insights and trusted advice that enable confident decision-making, support growth, and position Shannex for long-term success.

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 Work Perks 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

Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, including go/no-go financial assessments and risk analysis.

Support long-term planning, including the five-year plan and ongoing investment reviews.

Oversee corporate budgeting for home office and shared services, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Lead cash flow, debt, and balance sheet forecasting to support financial strategy and capital requirements.

Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Ensure strong financial governance, including compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and banking requirements.

Oversee reporting on capital investments, cash flow, and debt, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Conduct regular reviews of capital investments, including post-investment analysis and performance tracking.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Strategy, Asset Management, and other teams to align financial and business objectives.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting, and decision-making capabilities.

About You

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

CPA/CFA designation, or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration

8+ years of…