The Director of Fiscal Planning and Audit is responsible for all matters pertaining to financial management and corporate system planning including budgeting, forecasting and analysis, audit, materials management and financial planning. In addition, the Director of Planning, Evaluation and Audit has an integral role in the relationship between the Government of PEI, Department of Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat. The position is key in providing a critical linkage between clinical operations and financial services as well as providing support to Leadership on projects relating to operational and financial planning activities for Health PEI.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and assistance to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on financial management matters.
• Responsible to oversee, provide leadership to, and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all assigned services and programs including Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Reporting, Physician Audits and Internal Audit.
• Coordinate annual operating and capital budgets in a timely fashion and within fiscal targets and processes requested by Provincial Treasury including the preparation of the budget briefing package for the Minister, the Health PEI Board and senior management.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and provide reporting to all key stakeholders, including managing and leading the financial planning and analysis process and identifying priorities for analysis.
• Responsible to identify any required financial mitigation and efficiency strategies and lead the implementation thereof.
• Oversee financial policy development and compliance, including ensuring financial policies and procedures meet the requirements as set by external reporting, compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines with respect to financial matters.
• Coordinate submission to Treasury Board and Executive Council, including providing guidance to all HPEI divisions on the preparation of submissions.
• Lead the provision of internal audit services to Health PEI Leaders, which includes the audit of physician fees as set out in the Physician Master Agreement.
• Provide direction to audit staff on the development of the three-year audit strategy and the annual work plan.
• Develop, in consultation with staff, the annual goals and objectives of each section in the division, consistent with Health PEl's strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with Department of Health and Wellness staff, Provincial Treasury officials, Health PEI management and others involved in the budget/forecasting process.
• Ensure that health financial management and reporting systems meet the needs of Health PEI; consult with information technology experts regarding system requirements and divisional needs.
• Provide financial input and participate in the negotiations of collective agreements and contract preparation and negotiations with third party providers; and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a University Degree at the Bachelor's level in a related discipline and a professional accounting designation.
• Extensive financial management experience at a senior level, preferably including management within a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of budgeting, financial analysis, internal audit, corporate planning and evaluation are required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong interpersonal leadership and collaborative skills, and the ability to plan and think strategically.
• Extensive leadership experience is required (e.g. leading projects and teams, etc.);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in change management, policy and program analysis, chairing committees, facilitation, and policy development.
• Knowledge of computerized payroll and financial systems is desirable.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have a good previous attendance and work record.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in preparation of Treasury Board and Executive Council submissions would be an asset.
• Lean Six Sigma training will be considered an asset.
• Recent and relevant experience in the health care sector is considered an asset.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Salary Range: $55.83 - $69.78 per hour (Level 26 - Excluded)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Days / Monday - Friday.

Posting ID: 168925

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.