Director Financial Operations

The Director, Financial Operations provides strategic financial leadership to clinical and operational departments, acting as a thought partner and trusted advisor. This role is responsible for measuring and analyzing financial performance, translating results into meaningful insights, and coaching leaders to take informed, data-driven actions.

• Build strong, collaborative partnerships across Finance, Operations, and other departments to guide budgets, forecasts, business plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and clinical leaders by delivering insights on financial performance, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the development and interpretation of financial reporting and dashboards, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with executive priorities.
• Oversee the preparation of executive presentations that translate financial results into actionable insights and highlight key trends and opportunities.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, productivity analysis, and resource stewardship efforts, acting as the primary finance liaison for operational teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators and conduct comprehensive financial analyses to evaluate results and inform action planning.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives by connecting financial data, operational insights, and decision support tools.
• Support strategic financial planning, including business case development, initiative evaluation, and scenario modeling.
• Promote financial literacy and operational accountability by coaching leaders on financial principles, systems, and planning processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analysts and consultants, fostering professional growth and shared accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of healthcare financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, and capital planning.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into operational insights and recommendations.
• Proven leadership and team development skills with experience managing and mentoring finance staff.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel; experience with Strata, or similar platforms a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team development, performance management, and cross functional partnership.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or MBA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare finance or financial operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, leading teams and/or cross-functional projects and work.
• Strong understanding of healthcare financial management, budgeting, forecasting, productivity, and capital planning.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data and deliver insights that drive operational performance.