General Summary of Position The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for developing long-range financial plans and budgets in coordination with the AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis, local CFOs, and Finance Business Partners. They oversee the preparation of financial plans aligned with systemwide standards, based on historical trends, growth projections, and inflation assumptions. The role involves reviewing monthly financial results for accuracy, analyzing variances, and collaborating with finance teams to identify trends and improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting practices, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and experience in a complex multi-entity organization. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Team Leadership: Assist in building and maintaining a high-performing team through mentorship, succession planning, motivation, engagement, and change management. Serve as a trainer and coach, conduct annual performance reviews, and provide coaching. Budget Oversight: Provide direction for the preparation of the annual operating budget, including development, collaboration, and ongoing adjustments. Financial Planning: Lead the creation of long-range financial plans by analyzing historical data, incorporating inflation and growth assumptions, and aligning with system and local initiatives. Variance Analysis: Perform analyses during financial close cycles, collaborating with finance partners to understand results and support action planning. Coordination and Training: Work with the AVP to coordinate budgeting responsibilities, including training and ensuring deadlines are met. Prioritization and Issue Resolution: Manage multiple deadlines, identify financial issues, and recommend timely solutions. Regulatory and Technological Awareness: Stay current on accounting, healthcare issues, regulations, and leverage technology to meet organizational needs. Leadership and Values: Embody SPIRIT Values and set an example for staff. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited university. Master's degree (MBA, MHS, or other healthcare-related graduate degree) preferred. Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting, including financial modeling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. 1-2 years of experience managing people or teams. Licenses and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: System-wide thinking with the ability to collaborate across local and system levels. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and people management skills. Prioritization skills considering strategic and long-term impacts. Ability to build effective relationships with internal customers and vendors. Understanding of finance value drivers, service-level management, and financial analysis techniques. Experience managing relationships with executive leadership. Proficiency with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tableau, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft preferred. This position offers a hiring range of $93,142 - $175,968. #J-18808-Ljbffr