VP, Financial Planning and Analysis

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Atlantic Health is seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative executive to serve as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analytics across a multi-hospital health system. The VP of FP&A will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. This role will also support service line and institute leaders, clinical executives, and operational teams with data-driven guidance to align financial performance with organizational goals. Strategic Financial Planning Lead development of multi-year financial plans aligned with strategic priorities and capital investments. Collaborate with leadership to model financial scenarios, assess risk, and support strategic decisions. Integrate planning with population health, value-based care, and payer strategy. Budgeting & Forecasting Oversee annual operating and capital budgeting across hospitals, service lines, and departments. Develop rolling forecasts and predictive models to anticipate trends and support agile planning. Ensure budget alignment with clinical, operational, and strategic goals. Performance Analytics & Reporting, including cost accounting. Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards to monitor financial and operational performance. Analyze variances, trends, and cost drivers; recommend actions to improve margin and efficiency. Deliver reporting packages to senior leadership, board committees, and external stakeholders. Service Line & Institute Support Partner with dyad leaders to develop financial plans and monitor performance. Provide modeling and business case development for new programs and expansion initiatives. Support planning for research, education, and innovation investments. Capital Planning & Investment Analysis Lead capital planning processes including prioritization and ROI analysis. Evaluate investments, joint ventures, and partnerships using financial modeling. Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team; foster a culture of accountability and innovation. Promote cross-functional collaboration and professional development. Technology & Process Optimization Drive automation and modernization of planning tools and workflows. Implement advanced analytics platforms and integrate data from EHR, ERP, and BI systems. Ensure data integrity and transparency across the organization. Governance & Compliance Support financial governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with audit, legal, and compliance teams to ensure financial controls.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA or CFA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years progressive FP&A experience, with 5+ years in healthcare leadership.
Deep understanding of healthcare economics, reimbursement, and value-based care.
Proven success in leading FP&A in complex, matrixed organizations.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analytics.
Proficiency in tools like Power BI and Oracle.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead development of multi-year financial plans aligned with strategic priorities and capital investments.
Collaborate with leadership to model financial scenarios, assess risk, and support strategic decisions.
Integrate planning with population health, value-based care, and payer strategy.
Oversee annual operating and capital budgeting across hospitals, service lines, and departments.
Develop rolling forecasts and predictive models to anticipate trends and support agile planning.
Ensure budget alignment with clinical, operational, and strategic goals.
Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards to monitor financial and operational performance.
Analyze variances, trends, and cost drivers; recommend actions to improve margin and efficiency.
Deliver reporting packages to senior leadership, board committees, and external stakeholders.
Partner with dyad leaders to develop financial plans and monitor performance.
Provide modeling and business case development for new programs and expansion initiatives.
Support planning for research, education, and innovation investments.
Lead capital planning processes including prioritization and ROI analysis.
Evaluate investments, joint ventures, and partnerships using financial modeling.
Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team; foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and professional development.
Drive automation and modernization of planning tools and workflows.
Implement advanced analytics platforms and integrate data from EHR, ERP, and BI systems.
Ensure data integrity and transparency across the organization.
Support financial governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with audit, legal, and compliance teams to ensure financial controls.