Senior Advisor - Financial Planning and Business Support

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning and Reporting, the Senior Advisor acts as the clinical and operational lead on financial/data analytical strategies and plans to support designated Program and Service teams throughout the organization, and the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and performs related financial/business analytical, data utilization and reporting duties, to a high standard. Responsible for ensuring the relevant customer financial/analytical and related reporting needs are supported, and for performing complex functions pertaining to operational budgeting, planning and management.

Operates at a strategic level to research, identify, assess, analyse/interpret, highlight, monitor and report on related financial and/or business/analytical performance, forecasts, patterns, statistical and critical indicator data as it pertains to assigned project/service area. Identifies performance indicators and implements best practices. Performs special assignments including developing business cases, and providing overall planning, oversight, coordination and related due diligence, analysis, reporting, and recommendations which have direct impact on decisions related to financial, human resources and patient care management.

Provides day to day work direction and acts as a resource and mentor to staff (and may be required to supervise staff.)

Education
Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) plus eight (8) years recent, related experience in financial planning, analysis, project management, and system implementation in a large, multidisciplinary environment with complex computerized systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of CICA handbook, Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) and MIS Guidelines.

• General knowledge of current health care systems, issues and trends.

• Comprehensive process management and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply analytical methodologies and processes to support the operations of a large organization.

• Superior problem solving, critical thinking, and evaluation skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to supervise /lead staff.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to prepare business case proposals and present recommendations to senior management levels.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels within the organization, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure and in collaboration with others.

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business administration including strategic and operational planning.

• Advanced knowledge of computerized financial/data systems, databases, tools, and procedures.

• Effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate related equipment and software.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

1. Working in collaboration with the Director and PHC senior and line staff, identifies and advises on opportunities for optimal operational and financial/analytical data resource allocation.

2. Leads special projects as required including the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project plans and deliverables.

3. Coordinates and provides business support such as operations planning and budget framework development by developing workload indicators, preparing and reviewing proposed operating proposals and budgets, ensuring new approved initiatives are reflected in budgets, tracking/monitoring performance of the plan, and identifying variances and possible resource allocation changes.

4. Develops strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders and acts as an expert advisor providing support and contributing expertise, evaluation, and advice to designated…