Manager, System Finance & Special Projects

BMC Software•Arlington, MA

About The Position

The System Finance & Special Projects Manager will play a highly visible role in supporting the execution of BMCHS’s financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals. This position leads and delivers key financial initiatives, including strategic balance sheet and expense management, business case development, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and operational improvement efforts. The position combines strong systems-level thinking with hands-on execution, translating complex financial data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and optimize financial performance. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Working under the direction of one or more System Finance (Sr.) Directors on several projects at a time, this job will: In partnership with the Sr. Director of Corporate Finance, support the annual budget process to ensure alignment with hospital goals Monitor budget performance and identify variances, recommending corrective actions as necessary Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements Help manage cross-functional initiatives throughout BMCHS, including supporting the selection and implementation process for technology / AI solutions for key use cases Help lead development and preparation of external financial communications for various stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and capital markets engagement Create and maintain financial dashboard and analytics tools that enable leaders to monitor performance against targets and drive accountability Develop and standardize external financial communications for various stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and capital markets engagement. Drive operational excellence within the Finance function, including KPI development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or private equity with a healthcare focus; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to manage and prioritize across multiple projects to meet deadlines
Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point
Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MPH or other advanced degree
At least 3-4 years of experience in strategic finance or FP&A at a healthcare-services focused organization

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Sr. Director of Corporate Finance, support the annual budget process to ensure alignment with hospital goals
Monitor budget performance and identify variances, recommending corrective actions as necessary
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Help manage cross-functional initiatives throughout BMCHS, including supporting the selection and implementation process for technology / AI solutions for key use cases
Help lead development and preparation of external financial communications for various stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and capital markets engagement
Create and maintain financial dashboard and analytics tools that enable leaders to monitor performance against targets and drive accountability
Develop and standardize external financial communications for various stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and capital markets engagement.
Drive operational excellence within the Finance function, including KPI development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.