Senior Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue- Hydro Building
Department: Corporate Finance- Financial Planning and Analysis
Reports to: Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management which will include capital expenditure analysis, preparing board presentations and financial presentations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and will be a key team member in the implementation of several strategic projects, including but not limited to, UHN's finance system transformation project.

Duties

• Provides overall leadership and direction to the Financial Planning and Reporting team that deliver a full spectrum of financial support. Encourages a culture of service, innovation and problem-solving in support of UHN's mission.
• Develops meaningful, accurate, and timely financial reports, analysis (MD&A) and presentations to fulfill senior management, Board and Board Committee requirements and provides commentary and insight on business performance
• Responsible for leading the annual budget and ongoing forecast processes for the organization
• Cross functionally collaborates with business partners, including Finance and Operations, to gain a thorough understanding of their lines of business to proactively refine and improve current reporting and analysis to provide strategic decision support
• Performs sensitivity, scenario and what-if analysis, as well as analyzes the financial impact of changes in business and new business opportunities
• Support business planning and analysis by providing strategic financial leadership and consultation to the leadership team of the organization
• Develop actionable management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs as well as oversee monthly variance analysis and operating reviews to track overall business success
• Oversee the preparation of metric-based, financial plan, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts and long-term strategic plans
• Provide leadership to the FP&A team, focusing on creation of automated and scalable processes, reporting and systems to drive process improvement and support Finance's strategic direction
• Establishes departmental goals and objectives, developing short and long term plans and budget, while monitoring and evaluating the progress in achieving these plans.
• Provides direction/coaching to a highly motivated & experienced corporate services management team.
• Builds partnerships, works collaboratively and effectively communicates financial matters to diverse groups both within and external to UHN.
• Recommends and develops strategy, innovation, and best practices for the back office Finance business.
• Contributes to the broader Hospital mandate through participation in enterprise wide projects and committees.

• A minimum of ten years of progressively senior financial management experience in a complex organization
• University degree and either a CPA designation or MBA
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial issues to a broad and diverse audience
• A strong service orientation with a passion to advance the mission of the University health Network
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to create integrated plans, influence outcomes and engage multiple stakeholders
• Proven experience establishing strong, cooperative working relationships in a complex, multi-tiered organization
• Ability to work and thrive in a changing environment while experiencing financial constraints
• Prior experience successfully leading a large diverse financial services portfolio
• Experience interacting with and presenting to senior management and Board Committees
• Demonstrated experience creating and leading a dynamic and high-performing team with a focus on coaching for influence
• Experienced learner with sound and strategic planning, forecasting, problem-solving, analytical, financial modelling and technical skill; must have the ability to achieve operational excellence through others
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines with accurate and detailed results
• Driven, self-starter, enthusiastic learner
• Well organized, detail oriented, good motivator and strong project manager
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective interaction with all levels of company management and personnel and works well cross-functionally in a team environment
• High level of integrity and strong sense of personal ownership and accountability
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, real-time culture
• Great influencer and strategic advisor
• Politically savvy, exercises discretion and diplomacy
• Great collaborator and team player engaging others
• Trustworthy and displays confidence
• Recognized as ethical and independent, demonstrating high standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify trends, establish benchmarks and provide credible analysis and business recommendations

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.