Chief Financial Officer

Alumni Global; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada is seeking a Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. This role demands a strategic leader with over 15 years of senior leadership experience, ideally in health care. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, advising the CEO, and leading capital budgeting processes. This opportunity allows you to shape sustainable health care for diverse communities, emphasizing integrity and care.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of senior leadership experience in complex organizations.
• Experience in health care or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Resilience to lead through change and uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice to the CEO and Board on financial performance.
• Lead the planning and execution of annual operating budgets.
• Oversee financial operations and internal controls.
• Represent Fraser Health in negotiations with government partners.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Exceptional financial stewardship

Strategic thinking

Political acumen

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer - Fraser Health

Location: Surrey, Vancouver

Salary: competitive

Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health systems, serving nearly two million people across diverse communities from Burnaby to the Fraser Canyon. With a workforce of more than 48,000 staff and medical staff and a budget of over $7 billion, we provide a comprehensive range of hospital, community and long-term care services.

We are now seeking an outstanding financial leader to join our Executive Management Committee as Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer is Fraser Health’s most senior financial executive and a key strategic partner to the Board and executive team.

The Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer is accountable for the financial condition of Fraser Health and provides leadership across financial planning, forecasting, analysis, reporting and risk management. This includes stewardship of Fraser Health’s operating and capital budgets, corporate finance, financial planning and business support services. The Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer ensures alignment with provincial health priorities, legislative frameworks and the expectations of patients, staff and the communities we serve.

Working with our newly appointed President & CEO, this is both a high-level strategic and operational role. As the Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Board and Board Committees, bringing clear insight on financial performance, capital management and resource allocation.
• Lead the planning, development and execution of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring robust processes for forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.
• Oversee financial operations, compliance and internal controls, safeguarding organizational assets and ensuring value for money.
• Represent Fraser Health in high-level negotiations with the Ministry of Health, government partners and shared service organizations, advocating for the needs of the region.
• Co-lead capital planning and business case development for major infrastructure projects alongside the VP, Planning, Transformation and Infrastructure.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, continuous improvement and commitment to Fraser Health’s values.

Qualifications

• CPA designation
• At least 15 years of senior leadership experience in complex organizations, ideally with exposure to health care or similarly regulated environments
• Exceptional financial stewardship, strategic thinking and political acumen
• Resilience to lead through change and uncertainty
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and a patient-centred ethos

This is a unique and high-impact leadership opportunity to lead financial strategy and stewardship for a dynamic and rapidly growing health authority. If you are motivated by the challenge of shaping sustainable health care for diverse communities and by leading with integrity, courage and care, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply

For further information visit:https://alumniglobal.com/job/cfo-fraser-health

If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding leadership opportunity, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact either Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director ([e-mail]), or David Heaton, Principal Researcher for Healthcare ([e-mail]), at Alumni Global, who are acting as advisors to Fraser Health on this appointment.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.