UVA Health · 7 hours ago
Chief of Financial Operations, Planning, and Analysis
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expUVA Health is an expansive and integrated health system, and they are seeking a Chief of Financial Operations, Planning, and Analysis to lead the centralization and streamlining of financial operations. This role will provide strategic leadership in financial planning and analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving operational excellence across the health system.
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Responsibilities
Lead large-scale financial and operational initiatives aligned with organizational goals and serve as Finance Lead for ERP Transformation
Align and integrate corporate finance functions across all entities to reduce redundancy in overhead and enable comprehensive assessment of health system impact across medical centers and provider groups
Lead a long-range financial planning process, including systemwide capital planning, allocation and management, ensuring alignment with UVA Health’s strategic plan and major capital investment priorities
Provide quarterly board reporting and routine updates to executive leadership and other stakeholders, highlighting performance and outcomes
Evaluate and develop business cases for major financial, operational, and shared services initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and return on investment
Translate complex data into clear insights that inform strategic decision-making
Provide guidance and oversight in collaboration with accounting, payroll, accounts payable, treasury, and other shared service functions to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in core financial processes
Champion process improvements, automation, and system modernizations that improve accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and service delivery
Sponsor and manage mission-critical, high-profile projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
Oversee performance standards and service-level agreements within shared services, ensuring consistent, high-quality support to clinical and administrative teams
Lead efforts to integrate financial and shared services systems (e.g., ERP, clinical platforms) to improve data consistency, workflow efficiency, and reporting accuracy
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and enhance customer service across shared services
Coordinate involvement of cross-functional leaders, external consultants, and project teams to ensure alignment on financial and shared services initiatives
Lead implementations, including process design, testing, training, rollout, and optimization across financial and shared service platforms
Gather stakeholder feedback, analyze results, and embed lessons learned into future programs
Serve as a champion of financial operational excellence and promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging adoption of standard tools, methodologies, and best practices across UVA Health that evolve with organizational needs
Lead, inspire, and manage a team through periods of organizational growth and transformation, ensuring stability, engagement, and performance
Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews to support growth and continuous improvement
Recruit, develop, and retain talented staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; master's degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial operations, system implementations, accounting, and financial planning and analysis
Results-driven with strong financial aptitude and well-developed skills in areas including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting/modeling, cost accounting, and decision support
Demonstrated leadership of shared services or enterprise support functions, driven by a commitment to the utmost integrity
Demonstrated experience with ERPs and other platforms (e.g., Workday, Epic, Anaplan, and Strata), preferably with implementation experience
Significant experience with financial analysis, budget management, accounting principles, and strategic financial planning in a highly complex organization, preferably in an academic medical center, healthcare system, or similarly complex enterprise
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change with judgment and empathy, honoring institutional history and staff expertise
Ability to make timely decisions in an ambiguous environment and in a collaborative manner while meeting UVA Health's objectives
Proactive and innovative thinker and problem-solver
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders across complex organizations, developing trust and effective relationships
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
Company
UVA Health
UVA Health is a healthcare center that provides home healthcare, dentistry, and palliative care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-01-14Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Erik Shannon
CEO UVA Community Health
K. Craig Kent
Chief Executive Officer
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