Senior Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable – Finance

Job Overview

Job title: Senior Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable – Finance

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 85590
Location: Provincial Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: 60074645 FI Accounts Receivable Collections
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Non-Union position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Jan-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a reposting, if you have already applied you are not required to reapply.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community-based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst role is a key leadership role with responsibility that spans across the finance portfolio and is an integral member of the Finance team responsible to provide financial leadership as it pertains to various provincial finance portfolios. The Senior Financial Analyst – Accounts Receivable will work in collaboration with the accounts receivable team to support the business operations of the service and to help advance strategic initiatives and business change resulting in improved processes and stronger revenue streams for the organization. This can involve establishing business systems and processes to ensure the portfolio and organizational performance targets are met. Duties will include collaboration with others to identify opportunities, project planning and execution, and implementation of identified solutions for maximum benefits. Duties may also include financial and system analysis, efficiency analysis, implementing strategies for cost control of complex situations and initiatives requiring action and support from the finance team. Much of this work will include direct consultation and review with leaders including clinical and support service teams across the NSHA, in addition to a high level of collaboration with the Accounts Receivable team.

The Accounts Receivable Team has a long term vision for this service which maximizes cash conversion to support healthcare in Nova Scotia. Current and future innovation includes: Robotics Process Automation (RPA), online payment platform, payment at point of service, innovative processing and collection strategies.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounts Receivable, the Senior Financial Analyst will be strategically focused, and responsible to provide financial and project related support as follows:

  • Supports NSHA Finance Management team by providing expertise in project related planning, budgeting, execution and implementation.
  • Builds and maintains internal and external relationships with teams, customers and government departments and agencies.
  • Provide direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization and various stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities Continued

  • Analyzes activities/processes with a view towards identifying enhancement opportunities to improve processes.
  • Provides strategic advice to the management team on accounts receivable opportunities and issues.
  • Develop project plans and associated communication documents. Assists the Accounts Receivable team with change management.
  • Supports the management of the Accounts Receivable team with expertise, insight and achievement of their goals.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business and/or accounting program
  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Enrolment or completion of accounting designation considered an asset
  • Minimum of Five (5) to Seven (7) years strong senior level functional finance experience
  • Possesses a strong understanding and level of experience in Accounts Receivable processes and key performance

indicators

  • Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills
  • Highly knowledgeable of SAP, Meditech or STAR or another ERP accounting system including in particular knowledge of its Accounts Receivable functions. Highly knowledgeable of how the technical aspects of these systems relate to or impact Accounts Receivable business processes.
  • Experience in engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participative manner to

respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of an organization

  • Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure with a high level of accuracy and

attention to detail.

**PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information**

Hours of Work

  • Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • This position will be located at the Primebrook Building in Sydney, NS

Salary Information

$34.0694 – $42.5865 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date. Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Proof of education & training certifications
  • Proof of any additional required qualification
  • Valid Registration with the relevant licensing body
  • Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
  • Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy. Only online applications are accepted.

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Location: Sydney, NS

Job date: Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:37:18 GMT

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