Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Post Acute

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) is a leading integrated health system serving more than 2 million people across five cities, supported by over 8,000 dedicated staff, physicians, learners, and volunteers. SJHS brings together member organizations that deliver a full continuum of care — including acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospice, community and outreach services, and mental health programs. United by our Mission of Unstoppable Compassion, we are committed to transforming patient care and improving outcomes while serving our communities with genuine compassion and excellence.

Position Summary

The Manager oversees all financial planning and analysis for Post acute, 3 Long-Term Care Homes and Home Care. The Manager oversees a team of professional staff to achieve and maintain effective financial management, control and planning and supports Programs and leaders across the organizations to maximize efficiency and support decision making. The position is an integral part of the Finance team and participates in the attainment of the organization’s goals and objectives by offering recommendations to support the strategic decision-making process.

This position also oversees the following initiatives:

• developing and sustaining an efficient and effective financial planning environment
• driving collaboration between Finance and Post Acute, Long-Term Care and Home Care
• shaping the Post Acute, Long-Term Care and Home Care budget and resource allocation strategy and resource planning initiatives
• providing management and leadership consultation on how to implement financial related changes within legislation and policies
• providing direction and assistance to leaders at all levels of the organization regarding financial information
• acting as a liaise with the Ministry on financial reporting matters

The Manager develops and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders, and knowledge of each program’s goals, needs and expectations to best resolve/address concerns and identify emerging issues and opportunities for positive change. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is the trusted expert and integral contributor to leadership’s financial management strategy and resource planning initiatives. The Manager provides expert advice and guidance regarding financial concepts, processes and policies as well as interpretation and compliance with Ministry funding agreements. The incumbent must use combined experience, theoretical concepts and practices in financial management, Ministry reporting guidelines, accounting policies, benchmarking and sector review, best practices and trends, risk management and organizational change principles, to successfully support and guide organizational decision making to resolve complex issues and achieve organizational goals.

The Manager provides expert advice and counsel regarding the application and interpretation of financial analysis, reporting, accounting and policies. The position also provides training and updates on financial planning and analysis matters. The position leads and/or oversees a number of processes related to monitoring, reporting and management of the Post Acute, Long-Term Care and Home Care financial resources, i.e. Ministry reporting processes, program analysis and support, coordinating and completing business cases and proposals, budget processes, resource allocations, quantifying funding impacts, recognizing funding revenue, etc.

The Manager is frequently consulted by leadership and others in Finance, for consultation and collaboration on financial planning and analysis.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting or other equivalent degree is required
• Masters' of Business Administration is preferred
• CPA designation and membership is preferred
• 6 to 8 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in Finance, with in-depth knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis and healthcare funding concepts
• Experience in providing advice, support and facilitation regarding financial management, including funding methodologies/mechanisms, performance, compliance and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of accounting policies and guidelines, including MIS/OHRS Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting concepts, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Demonstrated ability/knowledge in performing complex financial analysis. Able to simplify complex information and convert it into operational plans.
• Experience with costing models (i.e. case costing), benchmarking, utilization and clinical data to support decision-making.
• Good understanding of and sensitive to health policy environment and ability to assess impact on operations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and be proactive
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to build, foster and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to function independently and as a member of a team dealing with multiple priorities in a complex environment
• Possess a high level of diplomacy and relationship building skills necessary to establish effective working relationship
• Excellent proficiency with both oral & written communication. Excellent presentation skills and ability to synthesize data at all levels of the organization
• Advance level knowledge of Microsoft office tools including AI, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Experience with databases an asset. Ability to type at an intermediate level is required
• Experience working with report writing tools
• Exceptional facilitation, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Strong judgment, analytical and reasoning skills, with the ability to understand complex financial data
• Highly developed conceptual and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential matters
• Previous experience working in Finance in a healthcare environment would be an asset
• Able to manage workload and complete work assignments within given timelines

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