Manager, Finance

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, IL

6h•$105,414 - $168,667

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Manager of Finance oversees the organization’s financial planning, forecasting, and analytical functions. The role manages the day-to-day operations of the FP&A unit, leads a team of financial analysts, and provides financial insights to support executive decision-making. The Manager collaborates across functions to advance operational efficiency, cost control, financial accuracy, and strategic growth. The position also supports special financial projects, feasibility studies, and ROI analyses, while aligning financial performance with organizational objectives. The role leads budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling and reporting, performance monitoring, and financial analysis for organizational initiatives. It supervises and develops FP&A team members, facilitates financial reviews and training, and works with operational leaders to align strategy with financial goals. The Manager also supports reliable financial data and reporting systems, physician compensation reporting, executive and committee presentations, special projects, and long-term financial planning. The position reports to the Director of Finance. It operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The role requires adherence to organizational policies, FP&A procedures, safety standards, OSHA requirements, incident-reporting protocols, confidentiality practices, and the organization’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards. The position has a HIPAA 4 privacy level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of analysis experience providing reports and dashboards using tools such as MS Access, advanced-user-level Excel, and visualization tools.
At least 3 years of experience in healthcare finance and general accounting.
Attend in-service classes or workshops relevant to the job.
Behave professionally and maintain confidentiality.
Exercise good human-relations skills when working with other departments.
General knowledge of the healthcare industry and clinical and business operations.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and maintain good organizational skills.
Ability to perform well in a highly collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or advanced degree.
Analysis and reporting experience in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, development, and consolidation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts in partnership with Accounting.
Oversee financial modeling, benchmarking, and forecasting to evaluate business performance and support strategic planning.
Assemble, analyze, and summarize data to produce financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
Monitor performance against historical, budgeted, and forecasted results and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Conduct feasibility studies, ROI analyses, and financial modeling for initiatives such as physician recruitment, affiliations, and major projects.
Supervise, mentor, and develop FP&A team members, supporting high-quality analysis and professional growth.
Facilitate financial review meetings with operational departments and maintain liaison relationships between Accounting and other divisions.
Administer financial training programs for operational leaders to strengthen financial literacy and ownership.
Collaborate with department leaders to align operational strategy with financial goals and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, reporting systems, and departmental and project financial records.
Lead the development and enhancement of financial tools, dashboards, and analytical processes.
Oversee physician compensation formula calculations and related reporting requirements.
Prepare financial and statistical reports for executive teams, committees, and leadership presentations.
Investigate financial discrepancies and support resolution with relevant departments.
Manage special projects to improve financial reporting, systems, metrics, and operational performance.
Support FP&A leadership and the CFO in long-term financial planning, documentation, and committee preparation.
Promote data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Follow organizational policies, FP&A procedures, safety standards, and incident-reporting protocols; adhere to OSHA requirements and participate in required organizational training.
Provide exceptional customer service and uphold the organization’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.