Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Fraser Health
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer,
Fraser Health
Canada
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As the largest of five regional health authorities in the province of British Columbia, Fraser Health plays a pivotal role in delivering hospital and community-based health services to over two million people residing in 20 diverse communities, spanning from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. As one of Canada’s largest health systems, Fraser Health services 1 in 20 Canadians.
Fraser Health's extensive network encompasses 12 hospitals, which includes Level 1 and Level 3 Trauma Centres, a regional cancer facility and BC's pioneering dedicated Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. With an unwavering commitment from the team of nearly 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers, Fraser Health aims to fulfil their vision: better health, best in health care.
Fraser Health is committed to diversity within its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, nationalities, identities, and backgrounds to apply.
Essence of the opportunity
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer leads a portfolio that includes Contract Management, Internal Audits, Finance and Budgeting, Partnership Operations, Housekeeping and Food and Dietitian Services. With approximately $8 billion in active and upcoming capital and redevelopment projects, the new Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer strategically and expertly oversees financial leadership for one of the largest health authorities in British Columbia and Canada.
Today, there are billions of dollars worth of strategic projects underway. Some of the projects include: delivering on the People Plan, large redevelopments at Royal Columbian Hospital and Burnaby Hospital, a completely new hospital and cancer centre build in Surrey, staff repatriations and P3 partnerships. This role is an exciting and vital opportunity to integrate commercial services in the region, while meeting and exceeding both financial and operational goals and objectives. The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer has an integral and important mission to provide executive leadership in financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer is an expert in financial strategy and forecasting, and provides executive connectivity and oversight to Lower Mainland services for Business Initiatives and Support Services. As the Executive in charge of Fraser Health’s finances, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer is clear, caring and courageous in leading all aspects of the portfolio, with a direct impact on capital planning process(es) for Fraser Health.
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer is strategically focused on the development and successful implementation of Fraser Health priorities, while aptly building, navigating, and strengthening collaborative partnerships across the region.
As a key member of the Executive Team at Fraser Health, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer contributes to leading the largest regional health authority in the province of British Columbia. This is an exciting opportunity to continue leading the way with a close-knit Executive Team who have become trusted advisors to one another as well as respected sounding boards. The Executive Team is values-based, cares for one another, demands excellence and takes great pride in being strong partners to deliver the best care to the communities in the region.
Clear, Caring, and Courageous
The new Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer will embody and exemplify the pillars of Fraser Health’s leadership framework of being clear, caring, and courageous. The new Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer will need to demonstrate all three qualities as inspiration for everyone across Fraser Health.
Overall, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer:
Has the proven ability to build a shared sense of purpose with clear priorities and expectations.
Invests in team growth and development, and makes an honest effort to see, hear, and value all perspectives.
Takes smart risks to find new solutions and has the ability to make tough decisions when needed for meaningful impact.
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Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health systems, serving nearly two million people across diverse communities from Burnaby to the Fraser Canyon. With a workforce of more than 48,000 staff and medical staff and a budget of over $7 billion, we provide a comprehensive range of hospital, community and long-term care services.
We are now seeking an outstanding financial leader to join our Executive Management Committee as Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer is Fraser Health’s most senior financial executive and a key strategic partner to the Board and executive team.
The Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer is accountable for the financial condition of Fraser Health and provides leadership across financial planning, forecasting, analysis, reporting and risk management. This includes stewardship of Fraser Health’s operating and capital budgets, corporate finance, financial planning and business support services. The Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer ensures alignment with provincial health priorities, legislative frameworks and the expectations of patients, staff and the communities we serve.
Working with our newly appointed President & CEO, this is both a high-level strategic and operational role. As the Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer you will:
Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Board and Board Committees, bringing clear insight on financial performance, capital management and resource allocation.
Lead the planning, development and execution of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring robust processes for forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.
Oversee financial operations, compliance and internal controls, safeguarding organizational assets and ensuring value for money.
Represent Fraser Health in high-level negotiations with the Ministry of Health, government partners and shared service organizations, advocating for the needs of the region.
Co-lead capital planning and business case development for major infrastructure projects alongside the VP, Planning, Transformation and Infrastructure.
Inspire and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, continuous improvement and commitment to Fraser Health’s values.
The successful candidate will bring a CPA designation and at least 15 years of senior leadership experience in complex organizations, ideally with exposure to health care or similarly regulated environments. You will demonstrate exceptional financial stewardship, strategic thinking and political acumen, with the resilience to lead through change and uncertainty. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside a collaborative mindset and a patient-centred ethos.
This is a unique and high-impact leadership opportunity to lead financial strategy and stewardship for a dynamic and rapidly growing health authority. If you are motivated by the challenge of shaping sustainable health care for diverse communities and by leading with integrity, courage and care, we look forward to hearing from you.
If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding leadership opportunity, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact either Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director (frank.mckenna@alumniglobal.com), or David Heaton, Principal Researcher for Healthcare (david.heaton@alumniglobal.com), at Alumni Global, who are acting as advisors to Fraser Health on this appointment.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
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Opportunity overview
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer is accountable for providing executive oversight of financial planning, monitoring and reporting of Fraser Health’s finances. By setting an innovative and trusted standard for internal, external, and community partners in the region, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer will be a senior executive liaison operating across Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Provincial Health Services Authority and Providence Health Care.
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer reports on the performance of portfolios while identifying short-term tactical actions and long-term strategic objectives to ensure Fraser Health navigates current and evolving issues successfully. The executive leader will also oversee the development and approval of all operating budgets for the portfolio while allocating resources to meet strategic and operation requirements within the financial mandate of Fraser Health. Furthermore, they oversee consultations and communications including partnerships for the effective planning and delivery of Financial plans and programs. As a fundamental representative of Fraser Health, the leader builds and foster relationships with the Ministry of Health, Health Employers' Association of B.C., community agencies, organizations, and consumers in Fraser Health.
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer supports the following portfolios and direct reports:
Executive Director, Internal Audit
Executive Director, Contract Management
Executive Director, Corporate Finance
Executive Director, Financial Planning & Business Support
Executive Director, Public Private Partnerships (P3) Operations
Executive Director, Housekeeping Services
Executive Director Food and Clinical Dietitian Services
The Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer also provides Senior Executive Linkage with Services for:
Executive Director, Business Partnerships, Business Initiatives & Support Services
(VCH) ED, Integrated Protection Services (PHSA)
Additionally, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer is the Executive Lead for Lower Mainland Services:
Business Partnerships, BISS
Integrated Supply Chain
Please click on the role title below to view the opportunity profile:
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Please apply quoting the relevant role reference number:
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer: A041002
Please note that applications should include a full CV and a detailed covering letter setting out how your experience matches the requirements for the role.
For a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact: Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher, whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
We are committed to recruiting with a focus on equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
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Closing date: 17th October 2025 - TBC
Final Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025 - TBC
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Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
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For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
David Heaton
Principal Researcher
Frank McKenna
Global Managing Director
