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Mark Wardman

Financial Analyst - Strategy & CIO at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

Mark Wardman has over 20 years of work experience in financial analysis and management accounting. Mark started their career as an Assistant Management Accountant at the National House Building Council, where they were responsible for producing monthly departmental management accounts and variance investigation. Mark then worked as an Assistant Accountant at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, producing monthly management accounts and coordinating month-end processes for the organization and its subsidiaries. Mark later joined Housing Solutions Group as a Management Accountant, where they prepared monthly management accounts, budgets, cash-flow projections, and long-term business plans. Mark also worked as a Financial Analyst at the BC Housing Management Commission, monitoring daily cash positions, preparing long-term cash flow forecasts, and reconciling long-term debts. Mark further gained experience as a Finance Manager at BC Children's Hospital, monitoring income and expenditure of designated and restricted funds. Mark's most recent experience was at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority, where they held roles as a Capital Budget Analyst and a Financial Analyst - Strategy & CIO. In these roles, they prepared financial analyses, monitored and reported on budgets and strategies, and provided support and guidance to non-finance managers. Mark's achievements include redesigning vendor invoice reconciliation processes and reducing arrears by 75%.

Mark Wardman attended Chesham Grammar School from 1989 to 1995 where they completed their A levels and GCSEs. After that, they attended The University of Huddersfield from 1995 to 1998 and earned a BA (Hons) degree in Accountancy and Management Studies. Mark also obtained several additional certifications including a Digital Mindset certification from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants in 2020, a Certified Management Accountant certification from the Certified Management Accountants organization in 2011, a Certified Management Accountant certification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in 2008, and a Strategic Management Certificate from CPABC, though the year of completion is unknown.

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Victoria, Canada

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Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

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Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With over 28,000 staff, 2,000 physician partners, and 3,000 volunteers that give their time, skills and experience to our organization, Island Health is the largest employer on Vancouver Island. Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 794,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities. We’re very proud that we continue to be selected as a top employer: • BC’s Top Employers (2023, 2017) Two Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards (2016) • Canada’s Greenest Employers (2015) • Canada’s Best Diversity Employer (2012-2015, 2017) • Canada's Top Employers (2010-2013) We offer competitive remuneration plus an attractive employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan. Vancouver Island offers you a wide range of urban, rural or remote communities. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here. Our cities are brimming with cultural events, festivals, shopping and restaurants as well as friendly towns with vibrant neighbourhoods and world-class outdoor adventure. Come be part of our future. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanIslandHealth Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanislandhealth Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanislandhealth/


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Victoria, Canada

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10,000+

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