COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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WESTERN HOSPITAL
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Executive Summary
- Pivotal Financial Management role - Private Hospital Adelaide
- Drive the development of commercial systems and financial management excellence
THE OPPORTUNITY
Western Hospital is a private acute care surgical and medical hospital located at Henley Beach and is fully accredited by the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards. Western Hospital are now seeking a Commercial Director / Chief Finance Officer to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to build excellence in the delivery of commercial systems and financial management.
Since it's official opening in 1974, Western Hospital has had a long and successful history of providing surgical and medical acute care services to the residents of the western suburbs. With a change in ownership the vision and mission focused on the provision of the highest quality of care remains and the Commercial Director / CFO will be a significant contributor to the achievement of this.
THE ROLE
The Commercial Director / CFO will:
- be flexible and adaptive to change
- have a solutions-orientated mindset
- collaborate and build relationships
- show commitment to learning and self-development and embracing challenging new opportunities
- have good judgment and creativity to resolve complex issues and escalate appropriate issues
- foster teamwork and find opportunities to share information and create efficiencies.
The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of corporate and financial systems and management in a health care environment. An understanding of, and experience in, the management of private health facilities would also be beneficial.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Liz Hlipala, HardyGroup Principal Search Consultant
M. +61 0401 122 301
"We are committed to providing outstanding care in partnership with our patients, rewarding careers for our staff with an innovative vision for the future."
Western Hospital is a private acute care surgical and medical hospital located at Henley Beach. Western Hospital is fully accredited by the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards and we have a large team of friendly staff who are focused on the provision of the highest quality of care.
We guarantee our overnight patients will receive a private room with a private ensuite, overnight free on-site parking (if required), free Wi-Fi, and the food at Western is restaurant style.
Since it's official opening in 1974, Western Hospital has had a long and successful history of providing surgical and medical acute care services to the residents of the western suburbs.
This history continues and although the hospital is owned by a dedicated group of health professionals, the vision and mission remains paramount. This mission is to ensure that all patients receive outstanding care.
Western Hospital services include:
- Acute Medical Services
- Breast Clinic
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Dietitian
- Gastroenterology
- GP Clinical
- Intensive Care Clinic
- Ophthalmology
- Physiotherapy
- Oncology
- Gynaecology
- Palliative Care
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Radiology
- Surgical Services
Role Specification
The purpose of the Commercial Director / CFO is to provide financial analysis, statutory compliance, reporting and lead relevant functions at Western Hospital. The Commercial Director / CFO will be pivotal for Western Hospital to achieve business plan objectives through their indepth understanding of financial performance, drivers contributing to the performance and implementation of improvement priorities.
The Commercial Director / CFO will have an excellent understanding of the growing financial challenges in the private health sector and work in association with the other members of the Western Hospital Executive Management team influencing innovative ways of appropriately managing commercial risk. The Commercial Director / CFO will report to the CEO supporting the translation of data into key insights, and will use a structured problem-solving approach to support the design and delivery of commercial solutions to business challenges. Having an aptitude for finding contractual and commercial solutions to real challenges is a crucial part of the role.
Key Accountabilities associated with this role includes:
- Commercial analysis and problem solving
- Statutory reporting obligations
- Commercial negotiations and reporting
- Leadership and stakeholder management
- Safety and wellbeing
View the comprehensive Key Result Areas and Responsibilities in the Role Description here
Essential skills, experience and knowledge include:
- 1.Finance, Economics or Commerce qualifications
- 2.Proven experience in finance or commercial role
- 3.Experience working in health businesses, ideally working with/in private hospitals
- 4.Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- 5.Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage strategic programs
- 6.Ability to analyse information and draw key insights for a broad range of stakeholder groups
- 7.Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement.
- 8.Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
- 9.Hold a continuous improvement approach
- 10.Ability to work independently and in a team
- 11.Problem solving abilities – ability to engage with complex issues and identify opportunities and solutions
View the full scope of these in the Role Description.
The incumbent has to have a qualification in Finance, Economics or Commerce.
The Commercial Director/CFO reports directly to the CEO of Western Hospital.
Is negotiable based on skills and experience. Please discuss with the Principal Consultant.
Service Location: Adelaide
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
The reference number to include in your application is H24_4989.
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado: M: +61 (0)468 301 310 / E: [email protected]
Your application must include:
- 1.Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
- 2.A written response addressing the key selection criteria; and
- 3.An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Consultant Name
Liz Hlipala, HardyGroup Principal Search Consultant
M. +61 0401 122 301
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