Manager, Financial Planning

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

12h•Remote

About The Position

The Financial Planning Manager reports to the Director of Finance and manages a team of financial analysts to ensure successful completion of organizational forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes. This role evaluates financial results and reporting to support decision-making at all levels of hospital leadership. The Manager will also coordinate efforts with other Financial Services departments to improve efficiency and enhance value for internal customers. Key Responsibilities Support development of the hospital’s annual operational and capital budget; oversee departmental budget performance and provide decision support. Coordinate team efforts with entity financial leadership to ensure best practices; set objectives and monitor staff performance and development. Coordinate quarterly financial projections and updates to the hospital’s long-term financial plan; prepare management reports. Manage and develop data tools for timely decision-making; maintain budget software system and security administration. Collaborate with leadership on financial and operating initiatives; contribute ideas to enhance team performance. Manage financial analysts responsible for FP&A functions; provide guidance and direction toward organizational goals. Perform or direct pro-forma financial analysis for potential business ventures. Maintain effective communication with staff and leadership; promote process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a health-related field required
Minimum 5 years in business development, strategic planning, financial management, or decision support
Minimum 2 years of managerial experience required
Working knowledge of healthcare industry and financial operations
Ability to plan and coordinate projects, meet objectives, budgets, and deadlines
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cost accounting systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Support development of the hospital’s annual operational and capital budget
Oversee departmental budget performance and provide decision support
Coordinate team efforts with entity financial leadership to ensure best practices
Set objectives and monitor staff performance and development
Coordinate quarterly financial projections and updates to the hospital’s long-term financial plan
Prepare management reports
Manage and develop data tools for timely decision-making
Maintain budget software system and security administration
Collaborate with leadership on financial and operating initiatives
Contribute ideas to enhance team performance
Manage financial analysts responsible for FP&A functions
Provide guidance and direction toward organizational goals
Perform or direct pro-forma financial analysis for potential business ventures
Maintain effective communication with staff and leadership
Promote process improvement