Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

at  Brant Community Healthcare System

EXCEPTIONAL CARE–EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, Data Analytics, HIM & Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for managing and overseeing financial reporting (Internal/External), Annual Operating budget, forecasting and program related initiatives and reporting. The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead, and support initiatives associated with financial planning and analysis and our external partners such as the Ontario Health West (OHW) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOH). This position will be the lead in the integration of financial and statistical analysis and interpretation, supporting the clinical leaders and will manage the Business Advisors.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus a professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent / related work experience
• 3-5 years of team leadership experience or senior level experience, preferably in a health care or not-for-profit environment
• Minimum of five (5) years proven experience in providing presentation ready materials for senior management or board level discussions.
• Hospital experience is preferred, particularly in the areas of finance, reporting, MIS, budgeting and controls
• Meditech hospital software experience is an asset

• The leader will lead a diverse portfolio including Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting.
• Accountable for recommending, developing and implementing programs for budget planning, and expenditure control.
• Ensures the development of education and support across the organization to support continued financial acumen and accountability within the Hospital.
• Accountable for the oversight of timely and accurate reporting of both financial and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders. Key systems that this position is responsible for budgeting and forecasting, Ministry and OHW reporting, Broader Public Sector reporting.
• Works collaboratively with senior leadership, colleagues, staff and physicians to enable a financial plan that aligns with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Plans and organizes the delivery of financial planning and analysis and manage the design and development of the budget process.
• Develop and support a cohesive and collaborative portfolio by providing coaching to the team and development opportunities.
• Provides leadership over the operating budget process to support a balanced position, prioritize requests and generate working capital forecasts.
• Act as a lead, to work with key clinical and support services stakeholders in conducting monthly and annual program financial analysis related to variances, forecasts, business cases, funding agreement and reporting, as well as benchmarking and budget assistance.
• Manages program budgets and ensures financial stewardship of program resources.
• Liaises with counterparts at other organizations to share best practices and industry trends
• Aligns service delivery strategies of the program with the corporate vision
• Approves department and program policies; ensure development of all required polices for the program, recommends and develops policies and standards impacting organization-wide operations
• Development of business systems and education for leaders to develop financial literacy and accountability for their operating budgets.
• Financial statement reporting to CFO Monthly
• Responsible for working with the Leaders in the portfolio to ensure timely and accurate information are being reported internally and externally – From finance perspective regular quarterly reports due to Ministry and LHIN. They need to report into VP they are done. Trial balance, consolidation, audited statements, special funding programs.
• Participate in the Resource Committee and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with the CFO (ad-hoc)
• Responsible to ensure that annual external audits are completed timely
• Manages organization wide contracts, e.g. ensure that all MOHLTC and LHIN reporting requirements are met on specified due dates with quality data
• Plan and assign tasks to finance staff. Lead, motivate and mentor team members.
• Accountable for recruitment, orientation and integration of new staff
• Accountable to ensure staff have clear expectations of their role, provide performance development and management feedback and conduct timely formal performance meetings as per corporate policy
• Fosters a healthy working environment by creating a positive atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork in alignment with our mission, vision and values
• Support team members to integrate evidence-based care practice and leading-edge innovation and technology
• Builds positive and effective working relationships with staff, physicians, union partners, peers, etc.
• Leads change initiatives which support department specific and/or corporate initiatives/performance metrics by engaging staff and
• Recognizes achievements and contributions of staff and others
• Builds and maintains a focused and cohesive team, based on the principles of trust, transparency and fairness, for the team to effectively work within the department, within the hospital and with external community partners and agencies
• Demonstrates leadership in the support and provision of educational experiences for students’ health professionals as part of our academic mandate
• Coordinates and leads in-house learning opportunities and new knowledge dissemination.
• Manage staff attendance, sick time, return to work, vacation, overtime, on call, etc. as per corporate policies and collective agreements
• Provides coaching regarding staff/physician interpersonal issues and/or conflicts
• Ensure staff has the tools and equipment to complete their work.