Job Details
Gilbert Meher are partnered with a behavioral health in & outpatient service provider, specialising in addiction rehabilitation, seeking a Finance Analyst Manager.
The Finance Analyst Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, with a strong focus on financial analysis. Additional responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and team leadership. With a strong background in public accounting and extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving the financial success and growth of the orgnaisation.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy and Planning: Lead the development of financial strategies and long-term plans to support the organization's growth objectives, incorporating financial modeling and forecasting techniques. Regularly meets with site CEOs to guide their operations from a financial perspective.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational priorities.
- Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, scenario analysis, and resource allocation.
- Strategic Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis and performance evaluation to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Team Leadership and Management: Manage a small team of Financial Analysists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their professional development while ensuring the timely and accurate execution of financial processes. Also performs hands-on work where required.
- Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, overseeing the preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Business Development, and Clinical Services to integrate financial considerations into strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers related to finance and accounting functions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service quality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles. Experience in public accounting preferred.
- Extensive experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning, preferably in the healthcare or related industry.
- Proven track record of leadership and team management, with experience in directly managing finance professionals.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior executives and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, with experience in ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling.
- Ability to work on-site at one of our outpatient service centers ideally 5 days a week, with occasional travel to other sites as needed. Other site locations include MA, NJ, Carolinas, IL.