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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 Manager, Finance Operations – New Development (12 month contract) to join our team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia .
Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Strategy, the Manager, this role is responsible for translating financial pro forma assumptions into operational plans, leading financial governance through the infancy phase of a new development project, and ensuring alignment between financial expectations and operational execution.
Working closely with Operations, Asset Management, Sales, and Finance leadership, the Manager plays a key role in supporting occupancy, revenue, cost, and margin performance, while providing proactive analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support throughout construction, start-up, and stabilization phases.
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 Manager, Finance Operations – New Development (12 month contract) to join our team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia .
Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Strategy, the Manager, this role is responsible for translating financial pro forma assumptions into operational plans, leading financial governance through the infancy phase of a new development project, and ensuring alignment between financial expectations and operational execution.
Working closely with Operations, Asset Management, Sales, and Finance leadership, the Manager plays a key role in supporting occupancy, revenue, cost, and margin performance, while providing proactive analysis, scenario modeling, and decision support throughout construction, start-up, and stabilization phases.
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Act as the financial lead for new development projects, supporting communities from approval through ramp-up and stabilization
Translate pro forma assumptions into operating budgets, staffing models, and financial plans
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support decision-making
Analyze financial performance (variance, trends, key drivers) and recommend actions to achieve targets
Partner with Operations, HR, and Sales to support workforce planning, onboarding, and labour cost management
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with operational plans and company standards
Provide financial guidance during commissioning and start-up to ensure alignment between financial expectations and execution
Monitor key performance metrics and provide regular insights and updates to senior leadership
Lead financial governance processes, ensuring strong reporting, accountability, and follow-through
Collaborate cross-functionally to support pricing, business cases, and new initiatives
Build strong stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, financial planning & analysis, or related roles
Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Proven ability to translate financial data into operational insights and actionable recommendations
Experience supporting complex projects, ideally within development, start-up, or ramp-up environments
Strong business partnering skills, with experience working across Operations, HR, and senior leadership teams
Ability to analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making in a dynamic environment
Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment across teams
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills (PowerPoint)
Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., Yardi, Adaptive Insights) considered an asset
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences
High attention to detail, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or CPA designation considered an asset
Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site environments considered an asset
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 information, visit shannex.com .
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