Senior Finance Lead

Senior Finance Lead / Financial Analyst

Location: San Francisco, California

Job Type: Contract Assignment

Duration: 26 Weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Work Setting: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Finance Lead / Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational finance initiatives within a complex healthcare environment. This role requires advanced analytical capabilities, strong financial modeling expertise, and the ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations.

The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities across complex multi-fund operations.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models and executive-level financial reports.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and decision-support materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Support process improvement initiatives and operational transformation efforts.
• Assist with ERP implementation activities, finance transformation projects, and business process redesign efforts.
• Participate in change management initiatives and support stakeholder alignment during system or operational transitions.
• Utilize advanced Excel, enterprise financial systems, and analytical tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support automation, data transformation, and financial analysis initiatives using modern technologies and AI tools where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of:

1. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
2. Budgeting and forecasting
3. Financial reporting
4. Financial governance and internal controls

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience working with ERP systems and enterprise financial platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level presentations and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-ambiguity environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, academic medical centers, or large matrixed organizations preferred.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance transformation initiatives preferred.
• Experience in business process design and operational improvement initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of AI tools for financial analysis, forecasting, or process optimization preferred.
• Python proficiency for financial analysis, automation, or data transformation preferred.
• Experience facilitating executive-level meetings and presentations preferred.
• Change management experience supporting organizational or system transitions preferred.
• Prior teaching hospital or travel assignment experience preferred.

Technical Skills

Preferred experience with:

• Advanced Excel functions and modeling
• Financial forecasting tools
• ERP platforms
• Financial dashboards and reporting tools
• Python for finance automation and analytics
• AI-assisted financial analysis tools