Director of Finance

The Opportunity

We're thrilled to present an exceptional permanent full-time opportunity for a strategic, dynamic, and leadership-oriented Director of Finance to join the executive team at Dudley Private and Ramsay Surgical Centre in Orange. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be instrumental in overseeing the financial management and performance of the hospital, with additional support provided to our surgical centre. While supported by an on-site finance assistant and an off-site Finance Service Centre handling transactional accounting, the responsibility for ensuring financial accuracy and integrity lies with this position. Join us and play a pivotal role in one of the region's largest employers, all while enjoying the vibrant tropical lifestyle.

Key Accountabilities

• Finalisation and analysis of results and identification of opportunities for improvements and growth.
• Development of annual budgets and business plans.
• Management of various non-clinical departments within the hospitals, including Business Office/Patient Administration, Consulting Suites, Finance, Supply, Health Information Services, Catering and Environmental Services Departments.
• The role encompasses the management and financial implications of Capital Expenditure.
• Liaise with corporate finance services regarding reporting and compliance. 
• Partnering with clinical departments to educate and empower departmental managers to understand, monitor and meet KPIS.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess significant commercial acumen, financial management expertise, highly effective leadership skills and the ability to foster strong, positive, and professional relationships with remote and on-site teams. 

Your Skills and Experience

• Qualifications in accountancy/finance management, preferably CPA or CA.
• Ability to analyse financial and operational information, develop value creating insights.
• Work collaboratively with the business to improve performance.
• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, decision making capabilities and ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs especially Excel.
• Previous experience working with large accounting software packages and financial reporting models including advanced budget preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support key non-financial stakeholders.

Desirable but not essential

• Experienced in financial management within the healthcare sector.
• Proficient in financial legislation, compliance, and financial risk management frameworks relevant to healthcare environments.

About the Hospitals

Dudley Private Hospital, with 64beds, offers a wide range of medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and psychiatric services, supported by four Operating Theatres. Alongside general medical and surgical beds, it includes 17 licensed rehabilitation beds and a 13-bed mental health unit, known as the Ramsay Clinic, Orange. Recognised for its steadfast commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction, and quality improvement, Dudley Private Hospital holds a distinguished reputation within the community.

Ramsay Surgical Centre Orange, formerly Orange Private Hospital, offers short-stay hospital services for patients undergoing treatments that do not require an overnight stay. Situated on level 4 of the Bloomfield Medical Centre building, the site features operating theatres, recovery areas, a central sterile supply department, and a pre-admission area.

Why Choose a Ramsay Career?

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practicing the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964 We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer. We are also the leading private provider of mental health services in Australia known as Ramsay Mental Health.

We offer a great range of employee benefits including:

• We encourage and offer assistance and support for professional development. 
• Internal peer nominated awards (as well as Ramsay’s National awards).
• Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal and financial assistance.
• Flexible Leave Program: purchase additional annual leave.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria.

Applications close Friday 28th June 2024.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

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