Senior Director- Budgeting, Sustainability and Data Quality

NL Health Services; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NL Health Services seeks a Senior Director to provide province-wide leadership in budgeting, sustainability, and data quality. Reporting to the VP Corporate Services, this role drives financial planning, performance reporting, and strategic resource allocation across NL Health Services.

The position requires CPA designation (or equivalent), 5+ years of senior leadership in budgeting and analytics, and a proven ability to lead complex financial teams. Location is St.

Qualifications

• A CPA designation or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience leading large-scale financial planning and reporting functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for budgeting, sustainability, BI, and data quality.
• Lead operating budget development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Oversee forecasting processes and advise Executive Leadership.
• Advance financial sustainability and resource stewardship.
• Develop performance measurement frameworks and dashboards.
• Ensure accurate enterprise reporting and compliance.
• Foster partnerships with executives, clinicians, and external partners.
• Lead a diverse, high-performing team.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Forecasting

Performance measurement

Data quality

Business intelligence

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Senior Director- Budgeting, Sustainability, and Data Quality

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) is the provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality healthcare to more than 550,000 people across Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, the organization works collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of every person in every community throughout the province.

Through a broad network of hospitals, health centres, clinics, and community-based services across the Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western zones, NL Health Services is committed to providing an accessible, equitable, innovative, and sustainable healthcare system.

NL Health Services is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Senior Director, Provincial Budgeting, Sustainability and Data Quality.

This is an exceptional opportunity to provide province-wide financial leadership and advance the organization's commitment to fiscal sustainability, accountability, performance excellence, and data-informed decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director, Provincial Budgeting, Sustainability and Data Quality is a member of the senior leadership team responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of provincial budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance reporting, sustainability initiatives, and data quality across NL Health Services.

The Senior Director plays a critical role in the preparation, management, and monitoring of the operating budget and the delivery of accurate, timely, and meaningful financial and performance information to Executive Leadership, the Board of Trustees, and the Department of Health and Community Services.

Working collaboratively with senior leaders throughout the province, the Senior Director will support organizational decision-making through robust financial analysis, business intelligence, performance measurement, and strategic resource allocation while helping ensure a sustainable healthcare system for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for provincial budgeting, sustainability, business intelligence, performance measurement, and data quality functions.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic planning and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to establish long-term financial strategies and priorities aligned with NL Health Services' mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Participate in organizational policy development, planning, and decision-making as a member of the senior leadership team.

Provincial Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the operating budget across the organization.
• Oversee forecasting processes and provide strategic financial advice to Executive Leadership and senior management.
• Support informed decision-making through comprehensive financial analysis, scenario planning, resource modelling, and reporting.
• Ensure budget processes and reporting comply with relevant legislative, governmental, regulatory, and professional accounting requirements.

Financial Sustainability and Resource Stewardship

• Advance financial sustainability initiatives that support high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ensure effective stewardship of financial resources through responsible planning, allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support long-term business planning and operational sustainability initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based resource allocation decisions that align with organizational priorities and service delivery requirements.

Performance Measurement and Business Intelligence

• Lead the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Leverage business intelligence tools and organizational data to support decision-making, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide actionable insights that support clinical, operational, human resource, and financial performance.
• Ensure performance data is meaningful, timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Data Quality and Corporate Reporting

• Provide leadership for provincial data quality initiatives to strengthen the integrity, consistency, and reliability of organizational information.
• Establish standards, processes, and controls that support high-quality financial and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of performance information.
• Support enterprise reporting requirements through the delivery of accurate and timely financial and statistical information.

Continuous Improvement and Integration

• Lead initiatives that standardize and modernize budgeting, reporting, and performance management processes across the province.
• Develop provincial policies, standards, and operating procedures that improve consistency, efficiency, and service quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation through the effective use of technology, data, and analytics.
• Support ongoing health system integration efforts and the establishment of unified provincial services.

Relationship Management and Communication

• Foster productive partnerships with Executive Leadership, operational leaders, government stakeholders, clinicians, and external partners.
• Develop effective communication strategies to support the dissemination of financial, performance, and organizational information.
• Present complex financial and operational information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse, and engaged team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, continuous learning, and employee well-being.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
• Ensure employees have the resources, support, and development opportunities required to succeed.

Transforming Healthcare Together

• Transforming Newfoundland and Labrador's healthcare system is a collective responsibility. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director will contribute beyond their portfolio and be adaptable to evolving organizational needs and priorities.
• All senior leaders share responsibility for fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and psychological well-being.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or an equivalent combination of education and senior leadership experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, performance measurement, reporting, analytics, and organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale financial planning and reporting functions within a complex organization
• Experience leading organizational transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while driving operational excellence and measurable results.
• A commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, accountability, and public service.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the capabilities described within the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework, including: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, Systems Transformation

Our Commitment

NL Health Services is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee, patient, and stakeholder feels respected, valued, and included. Diversity strengthens our organization, and we are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all applicants.

Additional Information

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (On-Site)

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Salary: HL-32 (CAD103,753 - CAD134,879 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0029235

Competition Closing Date: Sept 28,2026

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. Attention: Senior Director, Budgeting, Sustainability and Data Quality

We thank all applicants for their interest in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.