Finance Director - Plan Analysis

DescriptionJOB DETAILSDepartment: Finance and AccountingFTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)Workdays: Monday - FridayShift(s): DaysLocation: This hybrid position is generally expected to be onsite a minimum of two days per week to ensure effective support of and partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and their teams, with flexibility to adjust based on organizational needs.Purpose of this position: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a key financial leader and strategic business partner for the organization. This role provides leadership, financial guidance, and decision support to executive leadership, physicians, and operational leaders to ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources and long-term financial sustainability. Through the effective use of financial and operational data, this role drives insight, accountability, efficiency, and collaboration while supporting the organization's mission and strategic objectives.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide strategic financial leadership and business partnership to executive, physician, and operational leaders by delivering actionable financial insights, performance analysis, and decision support, with a focus on physician, ambulatory and ancillary areasFacilitate financial planning activities for responsible areas including budgets, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, capital planning, and performance managementDirect financial and operational analysis by evaluating profitability, productivity, return on investment, growth opportunities, service line performance, and strategic initiatives to support organizational objectivesDevelop and enhance financial reporting, analytics, and performance measurement tools that improve transparency, decision-making, operational effectiveness, and financial outcomesIdentify financial risks, trends, and improvement opportunities and partner with operational leaders to implement strategies that improve financial and operational performance across clinical and support servicesLead, develop, and mentor the Financial Planning and Analysis team by fostering accountability, analytical excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and high performanceEnsure effective financial governance, controls, and process improvement through the standardization, automation, and optimization of financial planning, reporting, and decision-support processesQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administrationMinimum of five (5) years of health care financial experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience managing financial analysts, finance professionals, or FP&A teamsDemonstrated expertise in healthcare financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and decision support-OR-An approved equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or similar professional certification.Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Finance, or related fieldThree (3) or more years of director-level or equivalent healthcare finance leadership experienceKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, including Physician practice operations, provider compensation models, ambulatory and multi-specialty services, ancillary services, professional and hospital reimbursement, healthcare industry benchmarks and best practicesAdvanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis skills.Strong understanding of profitability analysis, business case development, capital planning, and strategic financial evaluationDemonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendationsStrong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExceptional leadership and people development skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold team members accountableProven ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organizationExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skillsAbility to translate complex financial concepts into concise, meaningful, and actionable messages for diverse audienceAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPointExperience with ERP, General Ledger, Decision Support, and Business Intelligence systems, healthcare data sources, EMR systems (Epic preferred), Strata jazz, reporting databases, and financial reporting toolsAbility to leverage technology and analytics to improve financial processes and organizational performanceStrategic thinker with strong business acumenHighly organized, self-directed, and results-orientedAdaptable and resilient in a rapidly changing healthcare environmentStrong attention to detail while maintaining a focus on broader organizational objectivesJob Level: DirectorEmployee Status: Regular