Finance Business Partner

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The Finance Business Partner is a self-starter who seeks to understand all aspects of the current Hospital financial and statistical reporting. The Finance Business Partner will act as an ambassador for the mission, vision, values and goals for the Hospital and Financial Services department, co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders and report on key departmental projects and corporate initiatives as required.

The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for supporting select Health Centre program areas on all their financial management responsibilities. This includes leading:

The preparation of operating budgets;
Periodic (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual) performance analysis. The performance analysis includes:
Detailed analysis of revenues by funding type and performance against targets
Expenditures analysis identifying causes for variation from expected run rate
Labour cost analysis to budget and funding rates.
Capital expenditures (if appropriate).
Identification of opportunities to improve revenue performance.
Identification of performance issues, undertaking a root-cause analysis and agreeing remedial actions with target dates.
As a member of the finance team, the Finance Business Partner is also be responsible for quality control of the General Ledger and financial reporting, including assistance with the preparation of annual financial statements and external program reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the coordination of the monthly, quarterly and year end reporting and analysis for assigned program areas, ensuring completeness, data integrity and accuracy;
Lead program operations analysis, including HBAM and QBP for clinical areas, to identify areas to align costs with funding.
Utilize case-costing information to inform decisions.
Assist in the preparation of reconciliations to ensure quality control and accuracy of accounting/reporting records;
Ensuring accounting within programs are in line with OHRS/MIS guidelines
Lead the coordination and preparation of Hospital program annual budgets for assigned program areas;
Prepare and submit reports to Local Integration Health Network (LHIN) and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) and other external agencies in accordance with established guidelines;
Assist with the preparation of the external audit of Hospital accounting systems and records, including preparation of working papers required by external auditor review;
Assistance in the co-ordination of projects involving the Hospital and external stakeholders including but not limited to the following: assistance with analysis of various requests for proposal, costing for specific initiatives, business cases, etc.;
Ensure accounting policies used are in compliance with internal policies, MIS Guidelines and International Financial Reporting Standards;
Ad hoc assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in Finance or related field required.
Master's of Business Administration Degree an asset
Professional accounting designation required.
A minimum of three (3) years of financial analysis experience, or comparable experience, required. Experience with using costing systems, preferably in a hospital or service industry would be an asset.
Health System Funding Reform (HBAM/QBP) knowledge would be an asset.
Proven ability to manage multiple and competing projects effectively.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and MS Access skills required.
Experience with SAP and Meditech would be an asset.
Knowledge of Ontario Health Reporting Standards; MIS guidelines certificate preferred.
Excellent oral, interpersonal and written skills.
Self starter with the ability to work independently.
Satisfactory attendance record.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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