Business Manager C

Commonwealth of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health department is seeking a Business Manager in Chesterfield, England, to oversee administrative operations and finances. The successful candidate will lead fiscal management, develop effective administrative processes, and engage with local authorities on budgets. Preferred qualifications include significant experience in public health administration and expertise in managing financial operations. This role offers a chance to enhance public health service efficiency and efficacy.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans with cash match and deferred compensation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and agency regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall finances and procurements for the Health District.
• Provide direction for effective administrative processes.
• Work proactively with local governments on budget matters.

Skills

Knowledge of public administration

Financial management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead personnel

Education

Significant senior-level administrative management experience

Tools

Spreadsheets for data analysis

Job description

The Chesterfield Health District (CHD) provides public health services to 450,000 residents living in the City of Colonial Heights, Powhatan County, and Chesterfield County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in Virginia. Our mission is to protect the health and promote the well‑being of all people in this health district. The Chesterfield Health District is part of the Virginia Department of Health and is one of 35 health districts that comprise the Commonwealth’s public health system. The position is based in the Chesterfield County Health Department.

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and forward‑thinking administrator to serve as CHD's next Business Manager. The Business Manager is the lead administrative position at CHD reporting directly to the CHD Health Director and serves an essential role on the CHD Leadership Team. The Business Manager navigates complex administrative systems (e.g. local, state, federal) and provides direction and oversight over and assures high quality services and products from CHD's Administrative Division. The Business Manager is responsible for the overall management of finances (state, local, federal and grant sources; accounts receivables and payables); of procurement and supplies; of general services (facilities and risk management); and information technology. The Business Manager functions with a strategic focus on long‑term issues while responding efficiently and effectively to day‑to‑day operational issues and challenges, and he/she serves as the primary spokesperson for CHD business operations to both internal and external parties. We’re looking for candidates who are interested in creating tools and processes that help our team become proactive and effective stewards of public resources.

The Business Manager prioritizes the development, refinement, documentation, and execution of effective and efficient administrative processes while providing process training to administrative staff and other district employees as appropriate. They build and sustain a culture within the administrative team that promotes collaboration, accountability, and excellent customer service for both internal and external stakeholders. The position provides leadership, structure, and support for the proactive management of district fiscal resources, including building, maintaining, and refining data dashboards that provide accurate, real‑time insights into the district’s fiscal resource status. This role ensures district fiscal activities align with the CHS fiscal year calendar and due dates, supporting timely budget development and additional resource requests, and introduces process improvements that enhance efficiency and enable strategic redeployment of resources.

The Business Manager also works proactively with local governments on budgetary matters, local agreements, and year‑end settlement processes and procedures. They work with direct reports to establish annual SMART performance goals that advance agency, district, and unit priorities, while managing assigned projects within scope, including planning, facilitation, communication of progress, and coordination of resources across teams. The incumbent provides coaching, tools, and skill development opportunities for staff to manage projects effectively and achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, this position ensures all supervised programs adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as VDH policies and procedures, and oversees financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, materials management, and procurement functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and accountability.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration/business management, finance, procurement, contracting, human resources, and facilities management
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong personnel management, financial, presentation and oral and written communication skills; skilled in automation, including spreadsheets and data manipulation/analyses
• Ability to plan, develop and direct financial and administrative operations with attention to both long‑term and short‑term strategic planning and needs; ability to effectively and collaboratively work with a wide range of staff and positions; ability to effectively lead and manage supervised staff toward positive programmatic outcomes

Additional Considerations

• Significant senior level administrative management, or public health experience and in‑formation, as well as experience with the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Knowledge and experience in budget preparation, funding allocation, and reconciliation reporting.
• Knowledge and experience in IT support management
• Knowledge of and experience with regulations, policies and procedures related to public programs and service operations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.