Finance Business Partner

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

What you will do

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is a trusted advisor on all Finance related matters. The FBP provides expert financial analysis and decision support to various clinical programs including integrating and interpreting information for effective, efficient business management. The FBP will work collaboratively with Executive Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Directors, Managers and Physicians as well administrative support functions. The FBP works as a strategic financial partner, to ensure that a culture of financial stewardship is maintained throughout the organization.

With strong knowledge of client's unique operations and patient populations, the FBP brokers solutions for the client by ensuring that the appropriate Finance Specialist (ie, Procurement, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Accounting & Treasury) are engaged when necessary to provide their expertise and advice to clients as required. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the FBP works closely with Senior Leaders within the organization to promote a culture of continuous financial improvement.

The Financial Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic and financial advice to departments to enable sound decision making that supports corporate and business objectives. The role is a key contributor to effective corporate planning, management of financial resources and management of enterprise risks. The role builds and fosters strong trusting relationships with designated chiefs and departmental leadership teams, as well as with Human Resources (HR) and Information Technology (IT) partners and directors within Financial Services. In addition to being a financial management expert, the incumbent possesses an in-depth understanding of the Organization's operations and strategic objectives.

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with the Financial Analyst team to ensure month end and reporting requirements are met. The role will act as a mentor to the Financial Analyst team and help foster growth within the team.

What you will bring

• Undergraduate degree in Business and/or Accounting.
• Professional Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a large complex environment;
• Keen sense of business operations and how this links back to financial objectives;
• Proficient with spreadsheets and reporting tools;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Sound judgment and initiative;
• Exceptional client service skills and experience providing strategic Finance advisory services to senior level clients;
• Ability to advise and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders including all levels of management, employees, union representatives, and other specialists within Finance.

You will stand out with:

• Masters of Business Administration;
• Hospital Experience.

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.