Senior Financial Consultant

The Senior FP&A Consultant is a key strategic partner responsible for delivering advanced financial planning and analysis in alignment with the organization’s goals. Reporting to the Director of Financial Analytics and Planning, this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the FP&A function by leading financial analyses, supporting forecasting and reporting processes, and providing actionable insights to leadership. The Senior FP&A Consultant focuses on performance improvement, capital and operations, planning, and strategic support for major clinical service lines.

• Works with the Director of Financial Analytics and Planning to enhance FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies that support strategic planning.
• Supports the development and refinement of forecasting and planning models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assists in the maintenance of long‑range financial forecasts, including revenue, debt, and depreciation schedules.
• Supports executive‑level financial presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership and the Board Finance Committee.
• Assists in the design and maintenance of dashboards and analytical tools that monitor financial and operational performance across the health system.
• Analyze historical and projected trends to identify key business drivers and assumptions.

• Support the system‑wide annual operating budget process through advanced analytics and consultative guidance.

• Provide leadership with reconciliations, financial reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Contribute to special initiatives and projects that advance organizational goals.

• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach with finance, clinical, and operational leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Share expertise in financial planning systems and promote process improvement across FP&A functions.
• Provide mentorship and subject‑matter guidance to junior team members as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in healthcare finance, including financial analysis, decision support, revenue cycle, or reimbursement.
• Strong understanding of not‑for‑profit accounting standards and healthcare financial practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic and critical thinking with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to anticipate and evaluate the long‑term impact of financial decisions.
• Skilled in process improvement, systems optimization, and driving efficiency.
• Results‑driven, with the ability to independently manage complex initiatives.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.