Manager UPH Financial Planning and Analysis
US-IA-West Des Moines
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Req #: 164714
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for day-to-day leadership of financial budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles for UnityPoint Health. Applicants can expect to maintain a strong emphasis on staff development and oversight - this position trains and directs the work efforts of the FP&A team to produce value added analysis over both short and long-term operating results. This includes developing financial models and analyzing financial performance against those plans. Additionally, there will be a heavy focus on identifying opportunities for performance improvement based on analysis is a critical part of this role. Utilizing the technical expertise of self and team members, the manager provides financial support to organizational leadership and coveys the needs of the business to their team of professionals to develop robust and actionable financial plans, creating and presenting key information to leadership with recommendations for tactical and strategic decision making. This position ensures analysis output is presented in a manner that users can interpret and act upon, and has a deep understanding of financial metrics and analytical techniques to interpret data and comprehend limitations in order to ensure effective insights are provided. The Manager will lead and participate in the development of processes and performance improvement initiatives to carry out the vision of the FP&A function. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Location: Remote, applicants preferrably reside in the UPH geographical areas of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis * Work closely with operational, financial, and strategic planning leaders on FP&A strategy and execution * Accountable for building effective partnerships with leaders to understand organizational strategy and constructively use financial data and analysis to influence decisions related to FP&A strategy and goals * Provide expertise in developing and executing financial planning and budgeting processes * Collaborate with business leaders to understand financial needs and engages team to provide advanced support and analytical insights * Manage financial planning and budgeting processes, including partnering with operational leaders to create financial plans within targeted levels * Present financial data using detailed reports and charts * Analyze differences through benchmarking, trend, and comparative analysis * Assemble and refines processes and templates to build robust financial models and forecasts * Works with leadership to understand key drivers of performance, presents findings, and makes recommendations based on financial and business results * Creates clear and executive ready presentations of financial forecasts to assist with key decisions * Understand key business drivers and metrics and provides financial guidance based on analytical processes performed * Maintain a strong knowledge of financial technology systems and data sources to accurately and efficiently extract, manage, and utilize information in a meaningful manner * Improve capabilities of financial technology systems used in financial planning processes through adoption of best practices and endorsing enhancements * Provide solutions by utilizing strong judgment, independent decision making, and an unwavering inquisitiveness to know more * Maintain a strong focus on process improvement opportunities to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the function * Perform other duties as requested by Finance leadership, including but not limited to the Director of Financial Planning & Management Reporting Leadership and People Development * Responsible for building a high performing team of professionals and managing priorities and workloads in order to carry out the day-to-day operational components of the FP&A function * Provide direct supervision and leadership to staff to ensure effective, efficient operations, optimizing performance and continually improving quality in a vastly changing health care environment * Manage distribution of work amongst resources, timelines, and performance expectations in order to effectively meet the needs of the organization * Execute the tactical FP&A strategy by providing leadership to staff to ensure effective and efficient operations, optimizing performance and continually improving quality and capabilities * Schedules and monitors new staff orientation and ongoing education for successful job performance * Conducts annual performance appraisals for assigned team members * Ensures departmental policies and procedures and job descriptions are current * In charge of recruiting staff members, establishing individual goals, and assessing performance * Participate in establishing standards, procedures, and instructions, which contribute to the effectiveness of the FP&A function in accordance with organizational goals * Supervise team by motivating, mentoring, coaching and providing guidance to team to deliver high quality, cost effective services * Facilitate the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility, and mentoring * Ensures metrics and goals are executed * Develops procedures and policies for the operation of department, process and team members * Maintain regular and consistent communication with staff, Director, and administration * Share concerns with and/or escalate team issues with appropriate leadership * Establish, foster and maintain positive relationships with team members, UPH departments, and external customers Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field * 5-7 years work experience in financial planning, budgeting, analytics, or accounting related fields * Prior management level experience or informal leadership experience with a proven ability to influence
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