Consultant

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre seeks an FP&A consultant to provide financial analysis and planning support to hospital programs. You will integrate financial, statistical, and clinical data to help manage resources and support annual budgets and forecasts.

You will partner with Directors, Managers and Physicians, develop financial models, monitor performance indicators, and contribute to multi-year planning. Strong communication and healthcare finance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree or professional designation in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of FP&A, healthcare finance, or financial data modeling experience.
• Knowledge of CIHI-MIS Guidelines and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, statistical and operational results for programs including budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts with program leadership.
• Explain variances and suggest actions to improve financial performance.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and assist in action plans.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analyses for decisions.
• Translate data into insights for leadership and senior management.
• Support month-end processes and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Financial modeling

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

B.Comm., MBA or equivalent

CMA/CGA/CA designation

2+ years FP&A in healthcare

Tools

Meditech

Cognos

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary & Requirements

Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager, the FP&A Consultant provides financial analysis & planning support to various hospital programs. The position integrates and interprets financial, statistical and clinical information to enable effective, efficient resource management. The FP&A Consultant will work with Directors, Managers and Physicians in developing their annual operating budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial results and variances, supporting month-end activities and meeting internal and external reporting requirements.

Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Analyze financial, statistical and operational results for assigned programs, including budgets, forecasts, business cases and performance trends.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with program leadership.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast and prior-year results, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
• Identify significant financial risks, pressures and opportunities and work with program leaders to develop appropriate actions.
• Prepare financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to support program decisions and service-planning initiatives.
• Translate financial and statistical information into meaningful insights for program leadership, Finance and senior management.
• Monitor relevant financial and operational indicators to support program performance and resource management.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating budgets for assigned portfolios.
• Assist Directors and program leaders with budget assumptions, staffing plans, workload projections and consolidation.
• Contribute financial analysis to multi-year planning activities as required.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial resource and business partner to Directors, Managers and Physician leaders within assigned portfolios.
• Participate in program discussions and meetings as required, providing financial information and advice to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational and Finance teams to understand program needs and assess the financial implications of decisions.
• Provide objective advice regarding resource utilization, financial sustainability and operational performance.

Financial Reporting and Month-End Support

• Support month-end and year-end processes, including accrual reviews, account analysis and validation of financial results.
• Prepare regular financial reports and summaries for program and organizational leadership.
• Support audit and financial-reporting requirements as needed.

Education and Financial Guidance

• Provide guidance to program leaders and staff regarding budgets, forecasts, financial reports, policies, MIS guidelines and Ministry reporting requirements.
• Educate new leaders and staff on relevant financial tools and processes.
• Support financial-literacy activities and the development of training resources as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a university degree program (B.Comm, M.B.A. or equivalent) and/or professional designation program (CMA/CGA/CA)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), healthcare finance or experience in financial planning/Financial data modeling and/or Case Costing
• Knowledge of CIHI-MIS Guidelines
• Experience with financial and reporting systems, preferably Meditech, Cognos, Power BI or similar tools, an asset

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis experience in a healthcare organization
• Previous experience creating/work with complex data sets, providing useful information

Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff
• Sound organizational and planning with the ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines
• Advanced data management & statistical analysis skills
• Commitment to RVH vision, mission and values.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.