Senior Finance Business Partner

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a strategic partner who provides actionable financial insights, guidance, and support to senior leadership. The role serves as a trusted advisor, leading complex financial projects and strategic initiatives while ensuring financial insights align with organizational goals. It requires strong analytical skills, executive-level influence, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and decision-making.

This position supports operations leaders in the Facilities, Security, and Retail Pharmacy service lines. Senior Finance Business Partners mentor other finance business partners and improve current practices, balancing the organization’s strategic vision with day-to-day operations and projects. The anticipated schedule is weekday day-shift hours, with a hybrid work option.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, including significant experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Strata or Workday and business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to simplify complex data for senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and drive change across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant certification, such as CGMA, CPA, or CHFP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights that support business growth, cost optimization, and long-term planning.
• Conduct complex financial analyses, including forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling, to guide strategic decisions.
• Partner with business leaders and executives to align financial plans with strategic objectives and inform key decisions.
• Lead high-impact projects, develop new methodologies, and oversee process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and resource allocation.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members, share expertise, foster skill development, and support the team’s success.
• Support operations leaders in the Facilities, Security, and Retail Pharmacy service lines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior