Sr. Director, Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview:

The Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis leads CommUnityCare’s financial planning, forecasting, strategic financial analysis, and decision-support function. The role develops and implements the analytical tools, financial models, and departmental processes needed to provide reliable financial insights and guide executive decisions. This position partners with executive, operational, and clinical leaders to develop long-range financial strategies, evaluate growth opportunities, assess financial risk, and support financial sustainability. The Sr. Director leads financial analysis for value-based care initiatives, reimbursement models, strategic investments, and operational performance, providing actionable insights that support informed decision-making and long-term organizational success.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling aligned with organizational priorities.

- Develop financial strategies that support growth, operational excellence, and organizational sustainability.

- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, service expansions, and business initiatives.

- Develop business cases and return-on-investment analyses for strategic initiatives and suport evaluation of capital investements affecting the organization, as applicable.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

- Direct the annual budget process, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.

- Develop financial models to assess operational performance, financial risks, and emerging opportunities.

- Establish key performance indicators and reporting tools to monitor financial performance.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

- Oversee the department’s coordination and completion of annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Value-Based Care & Reimbursement Strategy

- Lead financial analysis and modeling for value-based care programs, alternative payment models, and payer arrangements.

- Evaluate the financial impact of shared savings, capitation, incentive programs, bundled payments, and risk based contracts.

- Support contract negotiations through reimbursement modeling and financial risk assessment.

- Partner with operational and clinical leaders to align financial and performance objectives.

Enterprise Analytics & Business Intelligence

- Establish standards for the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data, models, and recommendations used in executive decision-making.

- Evaluate, select, and implement financial planning and analytical tools and software, and develop reliable financial pro formas to assess proposed initiatives and investments.

- Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for executive leadership and governing boards.

- Monitor healthcare market trends, reimbursement changes, and regulatory developments affecting organizational performance.

- Provide data-driven insights that support strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives.
Population Health & Healthcare Economics

- Analyze total cost of care, utilization trends, population health initiatives, and quality performance metrics.

- Evaluate financial opportunities associated with care model redesign and healthcare transformation efforts.

- Assess organizational readiness and the financial implications of emerging payment and delivery models.

Leadership & Team Development

- Supervise and develop assigned financial planning and strategic finance staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, managing performance, and supporting professional development.

- Establish and manage departmental policies, procedures, and analytical workflows consistent with organizational requirements.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and professional development initiatives.

- Build strong partnerships across finance, operations, clinical services, and executive leadership.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Advanced expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement, value-based care, and alternative payment models.
- Knowledge of healthcare economics, payer contracting, and population health finance.
- Advanced financial modeling, business intelligence, and analytics capabilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive and board-level decisions.
- Conceptual/systems thinking – recognize patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
- Experience translating complex financial information into actionable business insights.
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to own and manage multiple projects while delivering them in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years of progressive experience in healthcare finance, FP&A, strategic finance, reimbursement, or healthcare consulting.
• Experience developing multi-year financial plans, forecasting models, and business cases.
• Experience supporting operational and strategic initiatives through financial analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and payer arrangements.
• Experience in an FQHC, health system, ACO, managed care, or value-based care environment.
• Experience evaluating alternative payment models, risk-based contracts, and population health initiatives.
• Experience utilizing healthcare analytics to assess utilization, cost, quality, and payer performance