Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy

Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Planning & Business Support, the Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy provides enterprise leadership for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and strategic financial advisory across Vancouver Coastal Health. The Director provides senior leadership with independent financial insight and advice on organizational priorities, investments and major initiatives, with a focus on financial sustainability, affordability, risk and effective resource allocation. The role establishes the financial frameworks and governance required to support an integrated organizational financial outlook and a consistent approach to financial decision making.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to VCH Executive Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Please submit your resume and cover letter by 8:00 am Pacific Time on October 22nd, 2026.QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA) 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. ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Broad knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, financial reporting, funding and resource allocation. • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise financial planning, budget development and multi-year forecasting. • Demonstrated ability to assess financial viability, affordability, funding requirements and risk for complex initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and operational information into strategic advice and recommendations. • Demonstrated knowledge of financial governance, executive reporting and Board reporting. • Demonstrated ability to establish financial methodologies, standards and processes across a complex organization. • Knowledge of financial systems, data analytics, business intelligence and emerging technologies. • Strong understanding of the health care environment and government funding is an asset.• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.• Demonstrated leadership, influencing, communication and change management skills. • Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to manage complex priorities in a dynamic environment.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.SHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You are compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open-minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You are a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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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 vital 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.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.Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to 8:00 am Pacific Time on October 22, 2026 .We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.