Job Description

Financial Analyst, Agency

PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Director, Business Planning or a Senior Financial Analyst of the assigned agency within the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), the Financial Analyst, Agency participates as a member of the business planning team which supports the strategic decision making process of the agency. The Financial Analyst, in consultation with the Director, Business Planning or a Business Planning Consultant, contributes financial expertise and administrative support for service delivery modeling, funding applications, operational reviews, and business process reviews. The Financial Analyst also assists with the development of annual business plans and budgets and provides interim and year end financial reporting for assigned programs or departments.

Scope and Complexity

The Financial Analyst\xe2\x80\x99s role is to assist the Director, Business Planning or a Senior Financial Analyst with the provision of business planning services. The Analyst may however also be directly responsible for business planning services for assigned programs or departments that are less complex in nature.

The Financial Analyst is customer focused and interacts with all levels of the agency staff. The Financial Analyst has an understanding of financial and business planning processes and tools, adept with data management and able to work independently.

Reports and analysis prepared by the Analyst are used by members of the executive team of PHSA and the agency as well as funding agencies and the Ministry of Health Services (MOHS). Accuracy, completeness and timeliness of information are essential to informed quality decision making within the organization. Errors or miscommunication could result in inadequate funding, reducing the credibility of the PHSA, incorrect payments to physicians or their employers, other suppliers and service providers, under recovery or loss of funding.

Major segments of the work performed by this position are confidential directly supporting the management committees of both the PHSA and the agency. Inappropriate release of information could compromise strategies and initiatives and seriously impact on the agency\xe2\x80\x99s and the PHSA\xe2\x80\x99s ability to deliver its mandate.

Communications

The Financial Analyst communicates with senior and line staff of the agency. Communication usually involves gathering and exchanging information for issues such as financial resources, program and service delivery changes, new and enhanced programs, physician services and funding, operational reviews, implementation of services and progress on cost savings/revenue generation initiatives.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Working in collaboration with the Director, Business Planning or a Senior Financial Analyst assists with service delivery modeling, funding applications, operational reviews, and business process improvement reviews. Responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Assists with the development of annual and multi-year operating budgets for assigned agency programs and/or departments for inclusion in the annual Service Plan and Budget Management Plan. Responsibilities include gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information. In the event there are material changes in funding and/ or expenditures during the fiscal year, assists the Director, Business Planning or a Senior Financial Analyst reforecast agency programs and/ departments annual budget.
• Reviews interim and year end financial statements, analysing deviations from plan and investigating causes. Prepares written variance analysis highlighting resource utilization, expenditure patterns, statistical and critical indicator data/ information. The Financial Analyst - Agency is accountable for ensuring the financial statements are materially correct and fairly presents the assigned program\xe2\x80\x99s and/ or department\xe2\x80\x99s operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Assists the Director, Business Planning - Agency with the identification and prioritization of capital requests for assigned agency programs and/ or departments.
• Assists with the provision of training to non-financial agency staff to develop skills in the following areas:

a) Developing operating and capital budgets;
b) Monitoring and interpreting financial and utilization information;
c) Funding and costing methodologies;
d) Analysing deviations from plan and investigating causes; and
e) Competent utilization of computer technology such as B.I. Tools. * Maintains continuing contact with representatives from the agency to ensure both the agency and representatives of the PHSA\xe2\x80\x99s corporate office are aware of changes in business operations.

• Working in collaboration with Financial Services, identifies and implements improvements to Finance Division processes.
• For assigned programs and/or departments, assists agency in setting short and long term financial objectives.
• Undertakes special projects, as required by the Director, Business Planning and/ or agency executive to address agency, program and departmental issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Education, certifications, years\xe2\x80\x99 experience, etc.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $65,884 - $94,708 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 8:30-16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 151801E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of September 14, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 151801E-2404859
Work Site 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $65,884.00 - $94,708.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 8:30-16:30
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 06-Oct-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority