Senior Finance Business Partner

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

4d • $81,890 - $122,845 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing actionable financial insights, guidance, and support. The role requires strong financial analysis, strategic planning, and business operations expertise. The successful candidate acts as a trusted advisor, leads complex financial projects and strategic initiatives, and ensures financial insights align with organizational goals. The position calls for strong analytical skills, executive-level influence, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and decision-making.

This role 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, including significant experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong 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

• Experience with ERP systems such as Strata or Workday and business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
• MBA or relevant certification, such as CGMA, CPA, or CHFP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial advisor to senior leadership, providing insights to 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 team success.
• Support operations leaders in the Facilities, Security, and Retail Pharmacy service lines.
• Improve current practices and balance the organization’s strategic vision with day-to-day operations and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along 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