Manager, Finance, Special Projects

at  Southlake Regional Health Centre

COMPANY BIO

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Finance, Special Projects, as part of the Finance management team, works with Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) and is responsible for managing ad hoc and project-based related tasks. This position will assist the DCFO with project management, reporting and system updates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Business, Economics or Commerce from a recognized University or MBA
• CPA designation and active member in good standing
• Evidence of continuing education in Project Management
• Experience in process improvement, quality improvement, lean transformation
• A minimum of five years professional and leadership experience in managing complex priority initiatives in a hospital setting
• Stakeholder relationship and collaboration
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and programs, including physicians and staff
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills
• Demonstrated application of data and business analytics skills and excels in problem solving
• Is detailed oriented and a critical thinker
• Understanding of and experienced in project management and/or organizational change management
• Demonstrated asset valuation, financial reporting and analysis, budget development and cash flow / treasury skills and experience
• A proactive approach to problem solving and building positive working relationships
• Ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize, organize and follow up on multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Access) and strong Internet research skills
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of Southlake Foundation

o Monitor project plans and timelines to identify and address discrepancies, track progress, and meet project requirements

• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement finance management system
• Manages and mentors on project / initiative basis a team of 6 Sr. Business Analysts finance analysts who advise and support Operations and Clinical Program Directors on financial and statistical matters; there also is the potential for the case costing team to report to the Manager as well, depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
• Identifies training and development needs for Sr. Business Analysts, ensuring they possess the requisite technical and professional skills to be exceptional financial consultants
• Identify barriers to project completion for escalation to project sponsor and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigne

• Provide support to the DCFO with ad hoc requests and analysis as required
• Work with Finance internal teams, management and other functional teams, i.e. (Case Costing, Decision Support and Human Resources), to analyze the SRHC’s business results against budget, with the aim of assisting hospital leadership to continually improve the hospital’s financial results
• Coordinate and/ or participate in various projects as assigned, to ensure that they are completed efficiently and effectively in support of achieving desired objectives
• Specific tasks associated with projects include:
  o Determine and define project scope and objectives
  o Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
  o Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
  o Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  o Review and summarize related reports, legislation and standards
  o Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations and other materials to demonstrate outcomes
  o Utilize best practices and evidence throughout project
  o Establish and maintain a contact with the key internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time
  o Develop and implement engagement strategies for key stakeholder group

o Monitor project plans and timelines to identify and address discrepancies, track progress, and meet project requirements

• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement finance management system
• Manages and mentors on project / initiative basis a team of 6 Sr. Business Analysts finance analysts who advise and support Operations and Clinical Program Directors on financial and statistical matters; there also is the potential for the case costing team to report to the Manager as well, depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
• Identifies training and development needs for Sr. Business Analysts, ensuring they possess the requisite technical and professional skills to be exceptional financial consultants
• Identify barriers to project completion for escalation to project sponsor and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned