Dir- Finance Business Partner

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Health 

Department: Admin Mbr Integrtn - Med Group

Position is located: Cianchette Professional Blding

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary Range : $43.46 - $67.15

Exempt: Yes

Summary

The Director is responsible for leading in the preparation of NLH Medical Group long range financial plans, operating budgets, capital plans, and forecasts in accordance with corporate guidelines. This role will coordinate and sometimes self-perform financial analysis for entity and/or service line level issues and initiatives; the role will be the primary conduit for the business to coordinate support from the centralized Strategic Finance & Analytics function. This role will report directly to the AVP of Finance at NLH Home Office. In addition, this role will receive direction from and have frequent interaction with the VP of Finance for the NLH Medical Group.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner to the NLH Medical Group (including entity and/or service line level executives and department directors) including proactively providing entity and/or service line level financial analysis and insights.
• Proactively advise and educate management on all aspects that financially impact operations.
• Present financial reports to Medical Group leaders as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with business counterparts to understand their requirements for financial data and analysis.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives by acting as analytical support.
• Support organization-wide strategic planning, business prioritization and resource allocation processes with respect to finances, budgets, opportunities for cost reduction, and opportunities for growth.
• Receive and perform analysis over reports on the Medical Group’s financial performance in all areas based on past, present and future operations, including variance analysis of actual to expected performance.
• Utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the Medical Group’s operations and business plans.
• Perform financial analysis for NLH Medical Group issues and initiatives and support finance initiatives driven by Medical Group leaders.
• Oversee and conduct preparation of long-term financial plans for the Medical Group.
• Oversee and conduct preparation of operating budgets and forecasts for the Medical Group.

Other Information:

• Minimum 5 years Healthcare Finance experience.

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
• Applies Business Acumen:Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get results that meet financial as well as other business goals. Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly, taking measured risks into consideration. Possesses a thorough knowledge of their field and independently carries out their work in accordance with professional standards of the profession.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
• Human Capital, Supply Chain and Financial Software.
• Spreadsheet application with the ability to use calculations, formulas, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
• Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
• Presentation software with the ability to create presentations with the ability to incorporate animation, audio, video, time delays, as well as designing themes and variants with animations and effects.
• MS Teams
• Word process application with the ability to create and edit documents, format, use tables, apply footnoting, create table of contents and mail merge techniques.
• OneNote
• Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.
• Business intelligence and data analysis software.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• 5 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, Northern Light Health is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our care team—in hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for you: our patients, communities, and employees.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

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