Vice President, FP&A and Business Partnering

Lifemark Health Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Toronto seeks a Vice President, FP&A and Business Partnering to shape financial strategy and lead financial planning and analysis. This executive role requires extensive experience in a multi-location environment, with responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to senior leadership. The position is full-time and offers a chance to influence decision-making at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A and business partnering leadership role.
• Experience in a multi-location and/or healthcare services organization is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading large-scale budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop comprehensive financial reporting for senior management.
• Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year strategic planning process.
• Work with the senior leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinker

Analytical Expertise

Executive Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

MBA, CPA, CFA preferred

Tools

Sage Accpac

Power BI

Vena

Power Query

Job description

Overview

Vice President, FP&A and Business Partnering

Lifemark Health Group ("Lifemark") is a diversified healthcare company with facilities across Canada, offering integrated health, employer services, medical assessments, and rehabilitation services. Lifemark employs over 5,000 clinical practitioners and client service support staff.

Job Overview

The Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Business Partnering is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the financial strategy and direction of Lifemark. This executive will lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business partnering for clinics, other lines of business, and the Corporate Support Centre. The role requires deep FP&A expertise, financial modeling, and business partnering within a multi-location, high-growth environment.

The executive will work closely with senior leadership to ensure sound financial decision-making, robust capital management, and support for the short-term and long-term objectives of the business.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Financial Reporting & Insights: Oversee and develop comprehensive financial reporting for senior management and the enterprise. Define and report key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the company\'s strategic objectives. Streamline and automate data collection and reporting processes across key stakeholders. Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting—analyze financial results, distill key trends, and communicate business insights to senior leadership. Develop reporting for corporate departments and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure targets are delivered. Participate in cross-functional initiatives to provide financial analysis direction for operational decisions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Develop a monthly and quarterly forecasting process with insights and recommendations on trends, opportunities, and risks. Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate key trends, identify profitable growth opportunities, and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Strategic Planning: Work with the senior leadership team and operations to develop and execute financial strategies that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational efficiencies. Lead special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Business Partnering: Align closely with clinics and other lines of business to provide easy-to-understand reporting and analytics to drive decision-making. Collaborate with leaders to develop annual budgets and refine monthly forecasting processes. Partner with leaders to support business cases and RFPs, including Real Estate and Pricing. Lead acquisitions finance and ensure accounting, reporting, and required payments for acquisitions are accounted for correctly.
• Leadership & Operational Excellence: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A and Business Partnering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. Develop a strong pipeline of finance talent and succession planning. Drive financial process improvements and automation tools for reporting, budgeting, forecasting, etc. Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions in financial systems, processes, and strategies. Ensure cross-functional collaboration for financial alignment with operational strategies.

Education, Credentials, Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• MBA, CPA, CFA strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A and business partnering leadership role.
• Experience in a multi-location and / or healthcare services organization is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading large-scale budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong background in financial modeling and the ability to “tell the story” with insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with executive presence.
• Expertise in Sage Accpac and reporting tools (Power BI, Vena, Power Query, etc.).

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinker: Translate business goals into actionable financial strategies.
• Analytical Expertise: Financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Executive Communication: Present complex financial concepts to C-suite and organizational leaders.
• Leadership: Build, develop, and mentor high-performing finance teams.
• Problem-Solving: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive operational efficiencies.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, women, and visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Wellness and Fitness Services