Senior Consultant Decision Support - Fort Smith

Find your calling at Mercy! The Senior Consultant - Decision Support plays a crucial role in optimizing margin performance that sustains the ministry of Mercy in our community. Under the direction of the community CFO and reporting to the Manager, Decision Support, this position identifies, investigates, and recommends action on financial opportunities to enhance margin performance. The senior consultant helps develop and apply comparative methodologies with standardized monitoring logic and tools to identify financial opportunities.

The senior consultant partners with operations leaders to investigate root causes and future possibilities, recommend a path forward, and monitor progress against the recommendation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of curiosity and initiative.
• Experience in developing comparative methodologies and standardized monitoring logic.

• Analytical Acumen
• Collaboration and Influence
• Financial Acumen
• Results-Oriented

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.