Manager, Finance

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

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 day-to-day FP&A operations, leads a team of financial analysts, and provides financial insights to support executive decision-making. The Manager collaborates across functions to promote 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of analysis experience producing 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.
Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.
Exercise good human-relations skills in interactions with other departments.
General knowledge of the healthcare industry and clinical and business operations.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and demonstrate organizational skills.
Ability to perform well in a highly collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or an advanced degree.
Analysis experience preferably 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.
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.
Facilitate financial review meetings with operational departments and maintain liaison relationships between Accounting and other divisions.
Administer financial training programs for operational leaders.
Collaborate with department leaders to align operational strategy with financial goals and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure the 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 reporting for executive teams, committees, and leadership presentations.
Investigate financial discrepancies and support resolution efforts 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 training.
Provide exceptional customer service and uphold the organization’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.