Manager, Financial Performance & Transformation

Location/Org Data : Introduction:

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview:

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), decision support, performance improvement, management consulting, strategy, healthcare operations, or related analytical functions.
• Minimum of 3 years leading complex cross-functional initiatives, projects, or teams with demonstrated accountability for achieving measurable financial and operational outcomes.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership, operational leaders, physician leaders, and departmental stakeholders to drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting analyses, recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership and executive audiences. 

• Experience supporting large healthcare systems, academic medical centers, physician enterprises, or integrated delivery networks.
• Experience within academic medical centers, children's hospitals, or large integrated health systems.
• Prior experience with management consulting firms, healthcare advisory firms, or internal consulting organizations.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, turnaround, or operational excellence programs.

• Advanced ability to lead financial and operational performance improvement initiatives and drive measurable organizational results.
• Strong strategic finance, financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development skills with the ability to evaluate complex business issues.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and quantify enterprise opportunities related to growth, expense management, productivity, and margin improvement.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, physicians, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to establish performance targets, accountability frameworks, and KPI structures that align organizational objectives with operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong project and change management skills with experience leading complex initiatives from planning through implementation and benefit realization.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics, business intelligence tools, dashboard development, and performance reporting, including Power BI and Excel.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MHA, MPH, MS, or equivalent).

Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Posting Range: $138,528.00-$188,398.08 Location/Org Data : Closing:

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

Location/Org Data : EEO Explanation:

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.