Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will report to the Director, Budget and Financial Reporting and will have responsibility for financial functions for UAMS service line(s). This role is a hybrid clinical finance position responsible for end-to-end financial support of assigned service lines, spanning revenue, expense, productivity, and operational performance. This role is designed for individuals who are intellectually curious about clinical operations, eager to understand how data flows from patient care to financial outcomes, and motivated to influence real-world decisions—not just report results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
4 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, healthcare finance, or analytics
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
Demonstrated ability to connect data to operational realities
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or academic medical center environment
Familiarity with Epic, Workday, Strata, or similar systems
Exposure to benchmarking data sources (e.g., MGMA, Vizient)
CPA, MBA, or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned clinical service lines
Maintain end-to-end understanding of revenue, expense, productivity, and margin drivers
Lead monthly performance reviews focused on operational drivers and actionable insights
Partner with clinical and administrative leaders on growth, access, and efficiency opportunities
Ensure alignment between financial performance and clinical operations
Ensure service line financials accurately reflect underlying operational activity
Lead variance validation, corrections, and key components of month-end close
Maintain integrity of cost centers, allocations, and reporting structures
Partner with accounting to improve data quality, consistency, and transparency
Serve as a resource on financial policies, controls, and compliance requirements
Develop and maintain standard KPI and ratio frameworks, including: Revenue per wRVU / visit / case, Expense ratios (labor, supplies, total cost structure), Productivity and staffing metrics, Operating margin and contribution metrics
Incorporate external benchmarking (e.g., MGMA, Vizient, Sg2) where applicable
Translate benchmarking into clear performance gaps and prioritized actions
Standardize KPI definitions across service lines for consistency and comparability
Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations
Support decisions on staffing models, clinic capacity, access, and growth investments
Communicate insights effectively to clinical and non-finance stakeholders
Shift conversations from retrospective reporting to forward-looking decision-making
Perform other duties as needed