Director | Financial Planning & Analysis

Director | Financial Planning & Analysis (Enterprise)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department : Finance

Reports to : VP of Finance and Accounting

Position Summary : The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in transforming the financial planning function into a strategic powerhouse that drives enterprise-wide performance and decision-making. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a FP&A Center of Excellence (COE), delivering proactive, data-driven insights that empower senior leadership to make informed, agile decisions in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This role goes beyond traditional budgeting and forecasting. It is about reimagining how financial planning supports operational excellence, strategic growth, and resource optimization. The Director will lead the development of integrated planning processes that align financial, strategic, and operational goals, enabling the organization to anticipate opportunities, mitigate risks, and accelerate value creation.

The Director will oversee the creation of three FP&A COEs, each led by a manager, to ensure consistent, standardized, and high-quality financial support across the enterprise. These teams will serve as trusted partners to service line and functional leaders, including Chief Nursing Officers and other key stakeholders, providing actionable insights, performance benchmarking, and scenario modeling.

This leader will also be responsible for enhancing the organization's financial planning infrastructurestreamlining manual processes, implementing scalable tools, and embedding financial acumen into decision-making frameworks. The role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people leadership, with a focus on building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Job Duties :

• Lead the FP&A Center of Excellence : Build and manage a high-performing team that sets the standard for analytical rigor, innovation, and best practices.
• Strategic Financial Planning : Oversee long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Align financial and operational plans with enterprise strategy.
• Decision Support & Insights : Deliver proactive, high-quality financial insights to senior leaders. Support initiatives such as profitability improvement, investment prioritization, and M&A.
• Process & System Optimization : Standardize and automate financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish KPIs, track leading indicators, and identify performance gaps. Drive action plans to close gaps and improve outcomes.
• Collaboration & Integration : Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational leaders to ensure financial strategies support business success.
• Productivity & Benchmarking : Collaborate with cost accounting and optimization teams to drive productivity and benchmarking initiatives.
• Leadership & Culture : Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration across the FP&A team and broader organization.

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Core Competencies for All Leaders :

Why Emplify?

This is more than a finance roleit's a chance to transform how we plan, decide, and lead. You'll be at the forefront of building three FP&A Centers of Excellence, delivering consistent and strategic financial support to leaders across the enterprise. If you're energized by innovation, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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