Finance Consultant

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW:This role serves as a trusted strategic partner, supporting the Institute finance leadership teams. By providing financial expertise and guidance, this role will translate complex financial data into actionable insights empowering leaders to make informed decisions that drive business growth and optimize performance. Support ensures a cohesive financial planning & analysis approach to foster a strong understanding of AHN’s financial position and strategic opportunities in a complex and competitive market.Essential Responsibilities• Establish and maintain strong and trusting relationships with customers of all levels and interact on a regular basis with all levels of leadership throughout AHN and its business units20%• Financial Planning & Reporting: includes executing projects and initiatives accurately and timely, while ensuring that all agreed-upon customer deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations. Will be required to work independently and directly with customers (engaging directly with leadership daily) and ensuring that cross functional interactions support decision-making and drive accountability.20%• Performance Monitoring: conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess risks and opportunities related to our business units, perform profitability and scenario analyses, and support critical infrastructure financial reviews. Analyze financial and operational performance metrics and trends to effectively manage profitability. Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to inform decision-making and drive accountability.20%• Project Initiation and Business Case Development: includes identification of potential customer needs and services, gathering a detailed understanding of the business objectives, collaborating with the business owners to gain acceptance and approval.20%• Provide financial education and training to operational leaders, fostering a deeper understanding of financial concepts and their impact on business decisions. Responsible to work with Institute leadership to create a trusted, multi-faceted approach to support a culture of financial awareness.20%• Other duties as assigned or requiredQ UALIFICATIONS:Required• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.• 4 years of experience in a financial role within an organization• 3 years of experience presenting financial results to executive audiences• 3 years of experience in project oriented roles and managing indirect resourcesPreferred• Master's degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field• Advanced business / financial knowledge of payor or provider• Experience collaborating with senior leadership• Certified Public AccountantSKILLS:• Strong written and oral communications skills, including presentation skills• Strong relationship building skills• Client focused with strong financial and business process acumen• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team• Ability to problem solve, think strategically, and act proactively in periods of ambiguity to create trust and confidence with leadership and customers• Advanced knowledge of financial processes, modeling and business drivers will be required in order to visualize, articulate and advise the business in order to assess highly complex issues of an integrated delivery system and the economics of the systemDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. 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