Business Director II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

14d

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Financial Planning supports the Executive Director, Strategic Financial Planning in the development, execution, and ongoing management of the health system’s long-range financial plans, debt capacity models, capital planning, and strategic financial initiatives. This role serves as a senior technical and analytical leader, translating strategic priorities into detailed financial models, projections, analyses, and decision-support materials for executive leadership and governing bodies. The Director partners closely with system finance, treasury, tax, strategy, facilities, and market leadership to ensure financial plans are analytically sound, aligned with organizational strategy, and responsive to changing market and operational conditions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with four to six years’ work experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into actionable insights.
Strong understanding of healthcare financial metrics, capital planning, debt structures, and liquidity management.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Axiom) strongly preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior leadership and boards.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet critical deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of budgeting, operations, strategic planning, and satisfaction performance reporting systems and methodologies required.
Proven ability to research, gather, synthesize, and organize information to produce concise reports using various resources.
Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets and have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate complicated policies and procedures and financial information to a wide variety of audiences.
Position must use discretion in managing a wide range of confidential information
Ability to perform job functions while standing.
Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
Ability to perform job functions while walking.
Ability to climb stairs.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MHA, MBA) preferred.
Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Axiom) strongly preferred.
Understanding of external regulatory requirements and effective compliance assurance methods preferred.
Experience with contract negotiation, audit, and compliance is desired.
Experience managing employees is desired.