Business Partner, Regional Finance

The Regional Finance Business Partner (RFBP) is an essential member of NMC's finance operations team, responsible for collaborating with regional business unit management to provide financial analysis and guidance for operational and strategic decision-making. The RFBP will develop financial models, analyze trends, and identify opportunities to enhance financial performance, ensuring that financial strategies align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis and Strategy:

  • Analyze and evaluate financial performance, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve financial targets.

  • Provide financial analysis and support to regional business unit management teams, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling.

  • Support in developing feasibility analyses for new projects and quantify performance improvement initiatives.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Work with regional business units to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Internal Controls and Financial Reporting:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain systems of effective internal controls within the regional business units.

  • Collaborate with assurance providers (internal control, internal audit, and external audit) to ensure internal controls over financial reporting are effective.

  • Oversee the annual financial audit for the regional business units, including relevant reporting.

• Industry Knowledge and Communication:

  • Maintain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, including regulatory and financial changes, and provide insights and recommendations to hospital leadership.

  • Communicate industry changes and their impact to the business units.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Build, manage, develop, and inspire a team of direct and indirect reports in the achievement of business and functional objectives.

  • Develop strong cross-functional relationships to achieve financial and business objectives through collaboration, information sharing, and communication.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the implementation of best practices to enhance financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, MBA Finance).

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in a financial business partner or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

• Experience with financial systems and technology, including ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience in healthcare accounting and finance is essential.