Merete Rahbeck Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Hovedstaden, Danmark

As the Center Economist and Manager of the Finance Team at Juliane Marie Centret (comprising 8 independent and budget-responsible departments), I spearhead financial management for the entire centre. My team of 3 employees and I meticulously oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and optimization of economic processes, ensuring alignment with continuous improvement initiatives. We promptly execute tasks and requirements set forth by senior management, maintaining a comprehensive overview of the centre's finances and their impact on the overall hospital's financial health.I empower each of the 8 departments with the financial insights they need to make informed decisions based on their allocated budgets. This, in turn, equips the centre's leadership with a holistic view of the financial landscape, enabling them to make strategic decisions that optimize the centre's operations. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between expenditures, activities, and the politically mandated adherence to healthcare system waiting time targets.

Hvidovre

As Head of Secretariat and department Economist, I led a high-performing team of 19 Medical secretaries and safeguarded the department's financial well-being. My expertise bridged strategic financial analysis and navigating complex collective bargaining agreements for diverse professional groups. I leverage this unique skillset to develop financial forecasting models that empower informed decision-making.

Hillerød

As a Special Advisor in the department of Cross-sectoral Development, I spearheaded data analysis and communication within the Practice are. I also designed incentive models to optimise fund distribution.

Frederiksberg

As Special Advisor I was hired to implement an Impact Management system in the City and Environment division.

Copenhagen

As a special advisor, I excelled at transforming complex health economic data into actionable insights. I managed activity performance, meticulously preparing and organising data for analysis. My expertise ensured clear and concise communication of these analyses, interpreted and "translated" for both administrative and managerial levels. Leveraging my findings, I created strategic memos and engaged in strategic sparring sessions to maximize their impact. Furthermore, I developed and implemented budgeting models, ensuring efficient resource allocation and ongoing budgetary follow-up. My proficiency in Excel and SAS allowed me to build robust models and conduct sophisticated analyses.Finally, I served as a trusted advisor, crafting informed responses to regional and national political inquiries.

Hvidovre

As Ward Economist, I played a key role in monitoring the unit's financial performance (DRG price mechanism). I also conducted impactful analyses that informed the hospital's overall strategic plan. Furthermore, I empowered the ward's management team by crafting comprehensive action plans and acting as their trusted advisor.

Gentofte

As Manager of Budget, I championed results-based management, driving efficiency across the hospital. I spearheaded data processing and organization, ensuring accurate and insightful information for strategic decision-making. My team's economic analyses fueled strategic memos presented to the Board of Directors, where I actively facilitated discussions on the findings, acting as a trusted advisor.Managing 7 employees

Copenhagen

As Special Advisor in the Planning and Economics department, I spearheaded performance management initiatives, transforming activity data into actionable insights through robust health economics analyses. I played a pivotal role in establishing performance contracts with Copenhagen hospitals, ensuring optimal resource allocation and improved outcomes. Furthermore, I provided strategic leadership as secretary for the Copenhagen Hospital Blood Bank and the Eastern Danish Blood Bank Cooperation.

Valby

As Project Manager, I spearheaded the implementation of DataMart with Business Objects, revolutionizing data analysis and reporting for the Schedule and Revenue Department. My economic expertise fueled passenger and revenue growth forecasts, informing strategic decision-making for the sector. Furthermore, I negotiated successful revenue sharing agreements for Greater Copenhagen traffic, and spearheaded the establishment of common fares in collaboration with DSB and Metro.My leadership extended to the nationwide "Bus & Tog" cooperation, where I played a key role in shaping fare structures and revenue sharing models. In addition, I consistently delivered insightful management information, empowering informed decision-making across the organization.Further I was employee representative of DJØF

Roskilde

As Head of Section, I spearheaded the implementation of the "Ny Løn" program, a critical initiative for hospital reform. My leadership included thorough impact analysis, driving successful negotiations, and securing buy-in from both managerial and administrative levels through clear presentations. Furthermore, I vigilantly monitored the hospital's budget, providing insightful ad-hoc analyses that empowered informed financial decision-making.

Master Of Science (Msc), Economics

Health Law, Law

Gymnasiesidefag I Psykologi, Psychology

Stud.Negot, German Studies