Finance and Purchasing Supervisor

Job Responsibility:

Temporary Full Time Finance and Purchasing Supervisor

Position posting number: 2406112

Rate of Pay: Reference Non-Union

Schedule: Temporary Full Time Assignment

Location: Walkerton

South Bruce Grey Health Centre is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Full Time Finance and Purchasing Supervisor to join our team.

This temporary position is not to exceed February 2026. If the position is going to end prior to February 2026 or exceed February 2026 two weeks' notice will be provided.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting, the Finance and Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible to lead the day-to-day activities of the Finance and Purchasing teams, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of these two units, while continuously seeking to align and standardize processes and improve efficiencies. The Supervisor will also lead the Capital Request process with SBGHC's management team and maintain current, 5-year, and 10-year plans. The Supervisor provides effective leadership and fosters a positive and productive work team.

Major and/or Key Elements

• Day to day responsibility for operational finance activities of AP, AR, Revenue, Purchasing and Stores.
• Oversees the payment process, including approving payment batches, scheduling payments, and ensuring accuracy and approval of payment details.
• Oversees the collection process, including approving write-off of accounts, approving payment plans and ensuring proper follow up is occurring on overdue accounts.
• Oversees the submission and billing processes for revenue function.
• Oversees operating and capital purchasing process by maintaining purchasing contracts, approved capital purchase database, vendor database, and inventory database.
• Works together with the Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting and the Finance team to meet required financial reporting obligations, both internal and external.
• Ensures adherence to guidelines for acquisition, maintenance, retention and disposition of fixed assets and associated records.
• In conjunction with the Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting, leads the capital budget request process, by coordinating and overseeing manager's capital and minor equipment request by maintaining Purchase Plans for: current needs, 5-year needs and 10 year needs. Ensuring project costs and scope are documented and reviewed yearly.
• Conducts and coordinates review/meetings for product review, providing advice and direction and process for product standardization/utilization.
• Makes journal entries and follows established policy and procedures; maintains general ledger by entering and properly classifying transactions in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and Ontario Health Care Reporting Standards.
• In conjunction with the Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting, responsible for onboarding, mentoring and performance management of Finance and Purchasing team members.
• Leads or contributes to ad hoc projects or analysis as directed by the VP Corporate Services/CFO or the Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting.

Position Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation, with 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience working in a unionized environment an asset.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience with inventory and/or warehouse administration and auditing.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong business acumen with a good understanding of the healthcare environment.
• Independent and proactive; ability to take on new projects and tasks with little supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to deal with internal/external customers and senior management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor team members where no direct reporting lines exist.
• Experience in environments with consistent pressure to continually improve cost position by looking at price, specifications, and demand, while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing situations that may require immediate attention of appropriate person for further discussion.
• Knowledge of and adherence to SBGHC Core Values.
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at SBGHC through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health & Safety and infection control principles.

Note: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to start date) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team.

SBGHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SBGHC will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person