Senior Advisor, Business and Finance

Description

Description:

Reporting to the Academic Department Manager, Family Medicine, the Senior Advisor, Business and Finance provides strategic oversight and leadership for a complex portfolio of funding programs supporting clinical service delivery, medical education, physician workforce planning, research, and faculty development. This role oversees financial stewardship for major funding agreements administered through Primary Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and the University of Calgary, while providing leadership to a dedicated finance and contracts team. The Senior Advisor works collaboratively with internal and external partners, including physician leaders, academic stakeholders, and operational teams. This position provides expert advice on financial matters, develops business cases and funding strategies, ensures compliance with contractual and funding requirements, and drives continuous improvement in financial processes and controls. Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence strategic decision-making within a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Classification: Senior Advisor
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Academic Family Medicine
• Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $38.73
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $66.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or demonstrated equivalence of experience. Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development and a proven track record of success in a leadership role. Minimum 5 years of progressive senior financial analyst or leadership experience in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities across multiple grants or funds. Proven ability to lead teams through significant change management initiatives and process improvements. Superior relationship management skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, physicians and other key stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, and expert proficiency in Excel.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated planning, coordinating, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate. Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and present ideas and content. Strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience facilitating groups, principled decision-making, and leading effective meetings would be assets in this position. Experience with human resource management in a unionized environment. Change Management Certification (PROSCI or similar).