Senior Business Analyst (2 positions)

Senior Business Analyst (2 positions)

Job Posting #: 919807

Site: 700 University Ave. - Ontario Power Generation Building

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Decision Support and Data Management

Hours: 37.5

Salary: $80,416 - $100,523 per annum (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Posted Date: August 3rd 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Supply Chain Decision Support team within our Procurement and Supply Chain portfolio, the Senior Business Analyst is responsible for providing in-depth reporting and analysis to enhance supply chain operation and efficiency across the system. They will collaborate closely with Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance and Clinical partners on a range of ad hoc and routine activities, including spend and rebate analysis, reporting on key performance indicators, and as subject matter experts on the structure and use of data from SAP S4/Hana and Ariba.

Responsibilities:

• Combine supply chain and procurement knowledge with strong analytical skills to manage a wide variety of tasks within the portfolio and health system
• Lead complex spend analyses for stakeholders, providing data and information as well as recommendations on opportunities for efficient procurement and cost savings
• Identify opportunities and solutions to optimize, streamline, scale and continuously improve programs and services and develop improvement experiments, data-driven recommendations, and actionable implementation plans.
• Effectively use data visualization and presentation tools to clearly communicate findings, risks and recommendations
• Support the development of a performance management framework in collaboration with stakeholders
• Design, develop and maintain KPI dashboards combining data from a number of different sources
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and operate with a high level of independence
• Conduct data quality investigations and engage in continuous data quality improvement
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent program; MBA is an asset
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years related experience in a supply chain/financial environment analyzing and interpreting complex financial/business data
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills; ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Experience in development of business cases, including conducting environmental scans, risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, performance measures, identifying trends, and developing recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize and present complex data, explaining key elements, drawing insight, and making recommendations to stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in working with relational databases (SQL Server) is preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba are assets
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive financial and clinical data and information
• Highly motivated team player willing to mentor less experienced colleagues

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.