Finance Director

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Mission Hill, MO

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Mission Hill Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where you’ll partner directly with senior leadership to drive financial performance across a complex, multi-site environment. This role will have a strong focus on supporting our academic hospitals, working closely with leaders across teaching hospitals and academic programs to provide insight and financial guidance that supports both operational and strategic priorities. As a strategic finance leader, you’ll own key deliverables including financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting—helping shape decisions that influence thousands.

Requirements

• 10+ years of FP&A or finance experience (healthcare or multi-site preferred)
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
• Strong communication skills with experience in presenting to executives
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives (productivity, NOI, service line performance)
• Familiarity with tools like Vizient ODB and operational metrics (CMI, LOS, labor, supply)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten years’ experience

Nice To Haves

• Independently supports multiple departments or service lines
• Owns forecasting cycles and executive-ready financial insights
• Translates complex data into actionable business decisions
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and implements programs regarding Finance.
• Creates the processes necessary to implement the programs developed.
• Develops procedures manuals as needed.
• Formulates recommendations to support the program.
• Oversees necessary audit activity to support the program.
• Trains Finance personnel on the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director