Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Reports to: Vice President of Operational Finance
Location:Reasonable commuting distance of Green Bay or La Crosse WI. Eligible candidates must reside in WI MN MI or IA at the time of hire.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director Finance Business Partner to lead the development and delivery of financial solutions focused on pharmacy finance. This role serves as a key liaison and trusted business partner to internal stakeholders empowering financially sound planning and decision-making through data-driven insights and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tools. The Director will lead a team of finance professionals dedicated to supporting business units in achieving their strategic and financial goals.
Essential Job Duties / Major Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with operations leaders to understand needs and challenges enabling rapid service improvements through continuous feedback
Analyze financial trends and identify opportunities to improve productivity efficiency utilization reduce costs and increase revenue to enhance margins
Prepare customized financial statements and analyses to support budget requests and cost reduction strategies; communicate findings effectively to leadership
Monitor leading indicators to identify risks and performance gaps driving corrective actions or alternative approaches
Develop and maintain productivity targets and provide recommendations to optimize labor staffing schedules
Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance business partners fostering continuous improvement
Collaborate with senior leaders to align financial strategies with business objectives
Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on financial data to support decision-making
Ensure financial performance KPIs are met and advise on corrective actions as needed
Develop financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support strategic planning
Champion process improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations and reporting
Serve as a key liaison between finance and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration
Stay current on industry trends reimbursement changes regulatory developments and best practices in pharmacy finance
Maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Required)
Certification/Registration/Licensure:CPA or CMA (Preferred)
Experience:Minimum 7 years of experience in finance accounting or related healthcare field including 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience (Required); Preferred: 10 years of experience in finance accounting or related healthcare field with 5 years of pertinent leadership experience and experience partnering with key stakeholders
Core Competencies for All Leaders:
Organizational Strategy and Implementation:Recognizes market trends judges the impact on their area of responsibility contributes to responsive strategic plans develops operational plans and ensures alignment and commitment of all staff.
Fiscal Management:Effectively uses established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations and resource management.
Human Resource Management:Selects aligns develops motivates manages and retains a team of highly skilled employees.
Excellence in Service and Quality:Achieves seamless delivery of quality patient care safety excellence in patient experience and customer service. Utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement principles and platform planning in decisions improvements and system design.
Organizational Leadership:Provides leadership and accomplishes objectives by ensuring the integration of processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration. Participates and supports in brand/service delivery teams as requested.
Compliance:Maintains accountability for implementation of requirements of regulatory agencies. Serves as liaison to the community.
Why Emplify
Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for hybrid work. However candidates must be residents of Wisconsin (WI) Iowa (IA) or Minnesota (MN) at the time of hire. Candidates ideally will live within a reasonable driving distance to La Crosse or Green Bay WI. This isnota fully remote position and will require on-site needs.
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Director
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.