Job Summary:
This leader plans, develops and directs the activities of the Financial Planning & Analysis department, and is responsible for long term financial planning, financial pro formas, special finance-related projects and analysis functions for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, comprised of the Sarasota County Public Hospital District, its affiliates and other related entities. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring department and division projects and responsibilities are completed successfully in support of organizational goals. This role is critical to driving our financial performance and supporting current and future business growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in building teams and sustainable, scalable financial operations including core financial planning and analysis, business analytics, corporate strategy, and an understanding of technology within healthcare, fostering a data driven culture across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Require bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other relevant field of study.

• Require a minimum of five (5) years of financial/analytical responsibilities experience, preferably at a medium or large healthcare organization. - Require minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial planning and analysis and a strong background in business analytics and operations.Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer experience utilizing financial reporting systems such as PeopleSoft, EPIC, and Strata/Strata Jazz, as well as experience in establishing departmental policies and procedures, and prospective analysis, including familiarity with market data.

• Prefer experience in the coordination of clinical/financial analysis in a decision support environment.
• Prefer demonstrated strong project management and technical skills, including managing implementations, managing multiple projects, mentoring team members, and providing technical design/support and guidance as it relates to financial planning.
• Prefer effective communication and presentation skills which include motivating/mentoring training people at all levels.
• Prefer previous experience in a lead and/or supervisory role.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.
• Prefer demonstrated computer skills including spreadsheet programs, word processing, database programs, and various Microsoft applications along with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new systems.

Preferred Education:
M D: Masters Degre

• Prefer experience utilizing financial reporting systems such as PeopleSoft, EPIC, and Strata/Strata Jazz, as well as experience in establishing departmental policies and procedures, and prospective analysis, including familiarity with market data.
• Prefer experience in the coordination of clinical/financial analysis in a decision support environment.
• Prefer demonstrated strong project management and technical skills, including managing implementations, managing multiple projects, mentoring team members, and providing technical design/support and guidance as it relates to financial planning.
• Prefer effective communication and presentation skills which include motivating/mentoring training people at all levels.
• Prefer previous experience in a lead and/or supervisory role.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.
• Prefer demonstrated computer skills including spreadsheet programs, word processing, database programs, and various Microsoft applications along with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new systems