Sr Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Sr Director Financial Planning and Analysis

The Sr Director Financial Planning and Analysis works in collaboration with the CFO to ensure budgeting and financial planning supports short and long-term strategic goals and objectives of the organization. The Director partners with decision makers throughout the organization to develop complete financial plans for new and expanded services and joint ventures in association with the organizations goals and objectives. Such plans include forecasts of revenues and expenses and "what if" analysis for budgeting and capital planning. Post completion project audits are performed, as assigned. The Director oversees the implementation of the decision support and budgeting software. As part of the implementation process, the Director manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders; while concurrently coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan. Director manages the entity wide annual budget process, including the development of budget instructions, schedules, and timelines for completion. The Director prepares their department's operating and capital budget. The Director coordinates and is involved in the preparation of annual/quarterly hospital surveys, i.e. COTH, NAPH, NHSC and MHA Licensure. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams on validating the integrity of data systems throughout the organization. The position supports transparent pricing through internal an external dissemination of charge information for select and requested procedures. The Director collaborates with Decision Support staff to prioritize projects, review analysis of monthly reports and statistical data, with a focus on accuracy and reasonableness of report data. The Director seeks to clarify data parameters from the individuals requesting reports. The position manages the process so reports are developed in a timeframe mutually agreed upon by the requesting party. The Director oversees distribution of monthly reports and the design, development and maintenance of databases and reports. Where appropriate, seeks to standardize data elements for consistency across all information systems. The Director recommends policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. This position has the authority to interview and make hiring recommendations, train, assign and direct work, reassign, reward and discipline departmental staff. Work is performed under the general direction of the CFO.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

2. 6-10 years recent experience in accounting, cost accounting, analysis and budgeting.

3. Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of accounting and budgeting practices, proven problem solving skills and be a self-starter.

4. Ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate accounting data

5. Extensive knowledge of computer applications, databases and Microsoft Office.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

7. Ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.