Experience

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Business Analyst

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  * Take responsibility for the SCUH Program's Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Workstream financial reporting.* Monitor the 85 smaller project/focus areas the ICT budget consists of (labour and non-labour costs) reporting to the respective funding sources.* Undertake detailed analysis of Human Resources (HR) and Financial data to inform the operations and performance of the program including the provision of high level management reports.* Develop operational performance management reporting systems and data collection arrangements/networks focusing on identifying and analysing underlying drivers* Undertake research of current and emerging issues on operational performance and participate in strategic business planning processes with key stakeholders to develop service and achieve required performance outcomes.* Establish and develop effective working relationships within the SCUH Program Team and assist with costing and analysis of business operations.* Establish high-level effective relationships with other services including Financial Accounting & Contract Management Teams, Capital Infrastructure Delivery Unit, Department of Health and other Program Workstreams* Contribute to continuous improvement through the measurement, review and implementation of improvements in processes and systems.* Contribute high level support to Program Accountant and Director.* Promote use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools, including risk and issue management, to ensure quality project outcomes are delivered* Interpret and comply with legislative requirements, Qld Health financial processes and policy; in particular Financial Practice and Policy Manual - Accounting for Intangible Assets, Procurement process and contract management.* Employ high level communication skills (written and oral), to develop comprehensive reports, change requests, briefs and recommendations within tight timelines. Show less

• Associate Business Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  * Lead negotiation and communication with unit managers, program managers/directors in the planning and delivery of services required for the Gympie Hospital.* Plan, prepare, develop and deliver the annual budget and business plan; assisting the Director with 5 yr service plan and service contract for the hospital. * Ensure the Gympie contribution to the overall Sunshine Coast and Health Service budget is compliant and will meet Health Department Service Agreement guidelines and requirements.* Plan, prepare and deliver the capital equipment budget in collaboration with the Building Equipment Maintenance / Biomedical Technical Systems/ Purchasing and Procurement and Financial Management units of the hospital and health service.* Assist in the management of assets, adopting a planned approach for the replacement, repair and maintenance of equipment.* Analyse, monitor and review expenditure, prepare forecasts, initiate action in consultation with unit managers concerning variance and trends.* Prepare monthly reports for Management Accounting unit.* Present to Senior Leadership Team quality financial, staffing and patient activity data compared to budgets, targets, key performance indicators.* Advanced use of MS Office applications, and Qld Health Corporate systems to provide high level analysis, develop solutions and provide high quality advice* Work within financial and human resource (HR) legislative requirements, to support budget, HR and payroll systems withing a large complex organisation* Supervise / manage / develop administrative staff to ensure business support functions operate consistently and strategic objectives are met.* Initiate, monitor and evaluate administrative work systems and practices, resulting in effective and efficient services* Undertake research, investigation and provide guidance to Executive management. * Preparation of business cases, briefing notes, review of service agreements, funding submissions and procurement contracts. Show less



Choice Support Service Inc

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2014



Gympie and South Burnett Private Hospitals

• Gympie and Kingaroy

• Management Accountant

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Lead the negotiation and communication with cost centre managers, program managers/directors and representatives to plan and coordinate the delivery of services required by individual programs. • Analyse budgetary trends and prepare annual operating budget and monthly expenditure summaries for services. • Analyse, monitor and review expenditure and budget forecasts and initiate action in consultation with concerning variances and trends. • Analyse and present quality financial, staffing and patient activity data compared to budgets, targets, benchmarks and key performance indicators through the advanced use of Microsoft Office applications and Queensland Health Corporate systems related to this role such as Queensland Health Electronic Publishing Service (QHEPS), QHRisk, Hospital Based Corporate Information System (HBCIS), Finance And Materials Management Information System (FAMMIS) and Decision support System (DSS). • Initiate, monitor and evaluate administrative work systems and practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services. • Assist in the development of business cases, service level/partnership agreements, funding submissions and concept briefs for service to support health service initiatives in an environment of competing demands. • Assist in the management of assets by facilitating a planned approach for the replacement, repairs and maintenance of equipment through the development, implementation and monitoring of capital replacement strategies for programs. • Provide monthly cost centre reports including trust accounts, detailing transactions and employee payroll reports relating to all cost centres, using the Finance and Materials Management Information System (FAMMIS) and Decision Support System (DSS). • Assist the Director, Gympie Health Services with the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and business plan, 5 year service plan and service contract Show less