Director, Finance, Medical Service

NL Health Services; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial management within their Provincial Medical Services Program. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing physician contracts, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in healthcare management, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive management experience in healthcare.
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare systems and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for the Provincial Medical Services Program.
• Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate effective partnerships.

Skills

Healthcare Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree

CPA Designation

Job description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Health Sciences Centre
Director - Finance
Provincial Medical Services
Permanent, Full-Time
27871POS

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days)

Salary: HL-27 ($89,962.60 - $116,953.20 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0011002

Posted Date: 2025-05-06

Closing Date: 2025-05-16

Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director – Provincial Medical Services, the Director – Finance, will be accountable for providing leadership and administrative direction on all matters related to financial management within the Provincial Medical Services Program.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations for the provincial program, including physician contracts, remuneration, bursaries and incentives, salary issues and Memorandum of Agreement interpretation, and physician payment schedules. This position will also be accountable for internal auditing and reporting.

The Director will work closely with senior management and physician leadership to ensure operations align with the strategic direction of Provincial Medical Services. The Director will also liaise with the NLMA, DOH and other stakeholders and agencies to facilitate effective partnerships.

Job Qualifications

Education
A bachelor's degree in business or related field is required.
A master’s degree is preferred.
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation as well as a member in good standing with the Certified Professional Accountants Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.

Experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the last seven (7) years of progressive management experience, working in a healthcare management role is required.
Experience working as a CPA is required.
Significant recent experience in managing projects of a complex nature is required.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Thorough knowledge of healthcare systems, and familiarity with the Bylaws respecting Medical Staff, the Physician Memorandum of Agreement, and organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in process improvement and change management methodologies.
Proven senior management and leadership abilities, and excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
Demonstrated highly developed negotiation, time management, problem-solving, Human Resource Management and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to function in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.
A dynamic leadership style focused on:
• Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with NLHS’ values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE);
• Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
• Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
• Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
• Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other
Regular travel throughout the province is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Alternate combinations of qualifications may be considered.