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ABOUT JOSEPH BRANT HOSPITAL:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff and more than 700 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT).

JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Planning & Analysis team provides operational and financial insight through the provision of timely and accurate information, presented in consumable formats for decision-making to the organization. We provide organizational expertise in the analysis, interpretation and integration of financial and clinical data and support the delivery of appropriate, cost efficient care in a financially constrained environment.

The Sr. Financial Consultant will work with the programs (EVPs, Directors, Managers), key strategic partners and their management teams to achieve and maintain effective financial management, control and strategic planning while working within the corporate policies and procedures of JBH. The role will inform, guide and provide recommendations, they will also lead design and strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role is responsible for leading key strategic initiatives and projects, driving cost savings and optimization. These strategic initiatives may span across multiple programs, systems and processes. Lead the design and strategy of organizational change and will foster and maintain strategic partnerships. They will provide external environment oversight and be a subject matter expert of applicable external environment (i.e. MOH, Accounting Standards, OH West). Oversee business development and development of business cases, savings plans, revenue generation, and ROI (return on investment).

The preparation of operating budgets in collaboration with program leadership, incorporating:

o Peer Hospital benchmarking activities

o Volume & Activity Analysis, Forecasting based on Demographics and Business Development

o Review of actual versus expected costs align expenditures to funded performance, while maximizing quality service delivery to the community served

Periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) performance analysis, which includes:

o Detailed analysis of revenues by funding type and performance against targets

o Expenditures analysis identifying causes for variation from expected

o Labour cost analysis to budget and funded rates

o Capital expenditures

The role will be responsible for applying professional judgment and have a high degree of problem solving. They will be responsible for navigating complexities and nuances in the current environment. expected to problem solve. Be a key operational contact, in some scenarios the main operational contact, frequently engaging with operations on a breadth of issues within the organization.

The role will be responsible to collaborate and partner with operations, programs and external partners, to achieve a common goal or initiative. Be involved in integrated collaboration with multiple individuals within various disciplines, simultaneously.

The role is responsible for having impact, guiding solutions/decisions, driving results and having influence over change and structure. Identify process improvements to maximize revenue generating opportunities. Identify performance issues, undertaking a root-cause analysis and developing remedial actions with target dates. Internal and external (i.e. MOH, OH, CCO, etc) program reporting in accordance with established guidelines.

Management and co-ordination of projects involving the Hospital and external stakeholders including but not limited to, assistance with analysis of various requests for proposals, costing initiatives, business case development, etc. Demonstrable business analysis skills in supporting business decisions by developing reports that enable better business decisions and ensuring business data and reporting needs are satisfied;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High proficiency using MS Excel, strong skillset in MS Office Suite and modern BI Tools
• Knowledge of Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRS)/MIS Guidelines certificate preferred;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage own time and take initiative;
• Experience with data flows and modeling
• Superior ability to organize, analyze and evaluate data, both quantitatively and qualitatively
• Professional designation, CPA, PMP, CFA, asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing projects effectively.
• Strong, demonstrated interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skill swith all levles of management including Senior Executives
• Capacity to build partnerships, work collaboratively and effectively communicated to diverse groups
• Recent completion or enrolment in a senior level program leading to a professional accounting/Masters designation, asset
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or Health Administration is required
• Minimum 5-7 years relavent Financial Planning, Analysis, Operational and business experience.
• Self directed with high level of accountability to motivate and focus on multiple tasks and projects

We ask that you please include the posting number # 204265 in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose.

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care. HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and/or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at [email protected] or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.

Posting Date:

August 3, 2023

Closing Date:

August 17, 2023

Posting #:

# 204265