Financial Business Manager, Clinical Programs - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Description

Finance Business Manager, Clinical Programs

Job Posting #: 903583

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Reports to:
Director of Finance

Hours:37.5

Department:
Clinical Finance

Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Posted Date:
April 18, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

As a key member of the financial services function, the Financial Business Manager, Clinical Programs, is responsible for the effective financial planning, performance measurement, and analysis of activities, revenues, and costs, as well as the management of financial systems for the portfolio.

The role works closely with senior management, unit managers, and directors reviewing, strategizing and making recommendations on Unit/Program financials; preparing and analyzing monthly/quarterly packages to facilitate decision making and financial/activity reporting; as well as developing, implementing and managing long and short-term strategies for the expansion of the Programs that are in alignment with hospital goals.

The Financial Business Manager is also expected to participate in and supervise others in projects/special projects relating to both the portfolio and UHN.

Duties

Perform and lead full cycle financial management responsibilities of Clinical Program(s) to ensure corporate deliverables are met with expected quality
Review and presents monthly/quarterly packages for management to facilitate the decisionmaking and financial reporting process.
Develop the program's annual operating budget; Assists to develop and operationalize financial strategies for the Program in conjunction with the leadership team to streamline financial operations and reporting, improve programs/services and reduce costs.
Lead financial forecast/planning; collaborating with the management team and medical directors to address financial issues, risks, and opportunities, providing analysis, evaluation and recommendations. Analyzes and interprets trend and budget variances, utilizing the information to appraise the financial status of the program in terms of performance against budget and other matters bearing on the operational effectiveness of the program; making recommendations for appropriate course(s) of action
Develop case costing, business cases, briefing notes, report; conduct complex cost/benefit analysis to determine viability of projects
Manage departmental projects at multiple sites/hospitals, ensuring their successful planning, implementation and ongoing operation; Conducts cost/benefit analysis to determine viability of projects
Manage and coach the program finance team; Establishes and monitors performance expectations; takes appropriate action when expectations are not net and/or exceeded
Performs other responsibilities to support the finance director and client groups.

Qualifications

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or business degree with relevant experience
Master's degree in Business or Health Administration or recognized equivalent, preferred
Minimum five years related experience required; experience working in a hospital is an asset
Strong business acumen with solid experience in business management, financial planning, performance measurement and budgeting functions
Ability and proven experience to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with senior management
Demonstrates attention to detail, with strong motivational and leadership skills
Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of stakeholders and their needs (high emotional intelligence); utilizes sound judgment and decision making
Demonstrated project management skills; ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fastpaced, everchanging environment
Outstanding organizational and time managements skills including ability to prioritize workload, manage unexpected occurrences and manage deadlines
Working knowledge of Health System Funding Reform is an asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, experience with