Director, Financial Planning and Business Support in Vancouver

Come work as a Director, Regional Financial Planning and Business Support with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Director, Financial Planning and Business Support to join the team. Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Services and Controller, the Director provides strategic and operations decision support to the Senior Leadership as well as across the organization for the Lower Mainland Consolidated Services, PHSA, and other health authorities where appropriate.

The Director liaises with the business stakeholders and operational teams to ensure proper planning, monitoring, forecasting and reporting processes are in place, and provides senior level advice/expertise for operational risks and issues. Upon completion of industry and gap analysis, influences leadership on forecasting and changes to resource allocation ensuring organizational sustainability and alignment of strategic priorities for multiple programs and/or organizations.

They also assume overall responsibility for the review, analysis and validation of key performance indicators in context of the financial budget and communicating operational/capital issues to their respective VCH SET member and the Executive Director. Reporting to the Director are the Managers of Financial Planning and Business Support, Financial Analysts and other financial planning support staff as required to support operations.

The Director brings an enterprise-wide perspective to financial planning and operational decision support, translating complex financial and service delivery data into actionable insights. Through service costing, benchmarking, utilization analysis and performance measurement, the Director supports leaders in understanding variation across programs, evaluating resource requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and value across VCH.

As a Director, Regional Financial Planning and Business Support with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Lead the financial planning and business decision support functions to ensure integrated and efficient service delivery across programs within the CoC and the health authority.
• Be responsible for informing the budget process which determines the allocation and/or reallocation of resources to ensure that all investments are optimized and that resources are utilized to achieve the intended outcomes which are measured and tracked appropriately.
• Oversee and lead the preparation of regional program(s)/corporate service monthly operating reports which assess progress to plan and make recommendations to take corrective action and mitigate risk to stabilize operations and achieve or exceed annual operating objectives.
• Identify opportunities for new initiatives by working closely with operational leaders in preparing business cases which include capital, operating and start-up costs as well as environmental scans and impact assessments in context of the strategic and operational objectives of the Health Authority.
• Support the ongoing review and assessment of financial policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant operations.
• Represent the health authority through participation in committees, working groups and/or negotiations with government, and/or other external service providers/agencies providing or requiring support services from the health authority to ultimately achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to all members of the team and motivate them towards the attainment of the departmental goals; recommend changes to organizational structures to reflect evolving needs and ensure and support an ongoing system for measuring performance.
• Provide timely and ongoing feedback to direct reports through performance evaluations and identifying areas for improvement; ensure and/or provide professional development for departmental staff and participate in the management of human resource matters.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus completion of a professional accounting designation (C.P.A.) with a minimum of ten (10) years’ recent, related experience in a progressively senior financial planning and business support role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities: Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial, administrative and contract management, audit and program evaluation principles and practices. Broad knowledge of computerized financial systems and procedures. Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated operational planning, monitoring, analytical, evaluation and reporting expertise. Knowledge of program planning, implementation and evaluation approaches including community development strategies. Proven ability to design, implement and manage complex planning, reporting and business processes. Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines. Demonstrated ability to function as a leader including coaching and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other health care staff, one-on-one, in groups and in writing. Demonstrated ability to make public presentations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to strategically and creatively solve complex problems within a dynamic and changing environment. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Computer literacy with advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database skills. Proven leadership, management and supervisory experience with an excellent sense of corporate and departmental priority and a strong business acumen are critical. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

SHARED VALUES:

• You Care for Everyone: Compassionate, respectful, and committed to supporting others. Values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusive, relationship-based care and leadership. Recognizes and appreciates the contributions of others.
• You Are Always Learning: Open-minded, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement. Encourages innovation, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. Supports the growth and development of others through mentorship and leadership.
• You Strive for Better Results: Accountable, solution-focused, and committed to improving healthcare outcomes. Takes initiative and works collaboratively to address complex challenges. Actively seeks feedback and opportunities to strengthen performance, leadership, and impact.

If you have any questions, please reach out to executivecareers@vch.ca.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental and municipal pension plan. Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families. Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are integral to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.