Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Director Financial Planning & AnalysisCerritos, California, United StatesStarling Oncology is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. Formerly known as The Oncology Institute, Starling Oncology offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 2.1 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With more than 400 employed and network clinicians and over 100 clinics and network locations of care across five states and growing, Starling Oncology is changing oncology for the better.Join Starling Oncology, where your financial insights help advance our mission to heal and empower cancer patients through compassion, innovation, and state-of-the-art care. As a strategic finance leader, you'll shape decisions that make cancer care more accessible and efficient. Starling Oncology values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—empowering you to mentor others, drive scalable growth, and turn data into impact that truly makes a difference.Job Purpose and Summary:The Director, FP&A, focuses on financial strategy and driving its continued growth. Partners closely with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, and Clinical Services to guide data-driven decisions, strengthen financial performance, and improve processes that support our expanding footprint. Perform long-term planning with hands-on execution, translating complex financial analyses into actionable insights.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead annual budget and quarterly forecast process using excel based budget and forecast models.Manage analyst(s) and manager(s), including training on best practices and providing mentorship to support their growth, overseeing and reviewing work, and driving accountability.Lead monthly variance analyses to compare actual results to budget and package analysis for leadership review.Lead monthly financial review meetings with P&L owners across the company.Partner with P&L owners to evaluate the economics of strategic initiatives for their area, including preparing analyses and reports.Prepare routine and ad hoc reports and analyses to present to executives and investors.Regularly review FP&A team processes to ensure processes are efficient, as automated as possible, and scalable.Own and optimize data infrastructure and software platforms within FP&A.Live and exemplify Starling Oncology's core values, providing outstanding customer service and promoting a positive experience for patients and staff members.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.Experience in a leadership role overseeing a team is preferred.Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership.Proven ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and corporate functions to align financial goals with organizational strategy.Required Experience, Education and/or Training:Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.4+ years of relevant experienceExperience in a leadership role overseeing a teamPhysical Working Requirements:The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, extensive computer use, and phone interaction. Additionally, the role may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds for office supplies or equipment.The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.$144,000 - $176,000 USD