AVP, Financial Planning and Analysis

Mary Washington Healthcare

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A senior strategic leader responsible for directing the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. This role translates complex data into actionable insights for executives to guide decision-making, performance management, and strategic growth. The AVP of FP&A will lead the development of financial models, analyze complex healthcare financial data, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that enhance operating performance, margin improvement, and long-term strategic growth. The position acts as a bridge between complex financial data and high-level executive decision-making, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
Minimum of 10 years in finance or accounting.
Minimum of 5 years in management with proven experience leading teams.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to present complex financial concepts to executives and the Board of Trustees.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to higher education and/or not-for-profit organizations.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively in team environments.
Annual flu vaccine (required for all Associates).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree: Business Administration or Health Administration
Certifications: CPA, CFA, CMA, or FPAC

Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Analyze variances to projections, identifying trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making, including new business opportunities, pricing, and capital allocation.
Analyze reimbursement trends across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
Support financial modeling for value-based care and risk-based contracts.
Provide insights to senior leadership to improve operational efficiency and manage departmental spending.
Translate complex financial data into actionable narratives for the CEO, CFO, and Board of Trustees.
Enhance FP&A systems and tools to improve reporting accuracy and automation.
Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, accuracy, and service quality within Finance.
Manage and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and accountability.
Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle leaders to enhance financial literacy and support data-driven decision-making.
Build strong relationships across the healthcare system to understand operational needs, align priorities, and deliver high-value financial services.
Oversee capital budget processes, ensuring compliance with policies.
Develop budget assumptions to meet financial targets and evaluate performance against projections, identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement or cost reduction.
Contribute financial expertise to committees and initiatives, serving as a visible thought leader and model of collaboration and innovation.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO or CEO, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.