Director Finance

The Director Finance at SCA Health is responsible for all financial aspects of a portfolio of ambulatory surgical centers, including supporting EBITDA growth, managing financial strategies, and collaborating as a strategic business partner with the Regional Vice President of Operations. This role is vital in ensuring financial health and operational performance through effective leadership and innovative financial initiatives.

For the Director Finance role at SCA Health, candidates are required to have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A minimum of five years of financial experience, particularly in the healthcare sector, is ideal. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex financial information effectively.

SCA Health prefers candidates with at least five years of financial experience, with healthcare experience being highly desirable. A demonstrated ability to drive financial growth, manage expenses, and engage with various stakeholders is essential. Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions and leveraging financial insights for strategic decision-making is also beneficial.

The Director Finance at SCA Health has a travel requirement of approximately 25%. This travel is primarily for meeting with health system partners, attending board meetings, and collaborating with operations teams across various locations within your portfolio.

At SCA Health, we believe in investing in our employees' success. As a Director Finance, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities, leadership development programs, and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. We also encourage innovation and the sharing of ideas to inspire change and improve our services.

As a Director Finance, your primary responsibilities include overseeing financial operations for a portfolio of healthcare centers, managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and supporting strategic initiatives. It's essential to articulate how your financial leadership will contribute to the organization’s goals during your response.

When answering this question, highlight your experience in monitoring financial compliance, utilizing audit practices, and implementing controls to adhere to industry regulations. Discuss your approach to continuous improvement and collaboration with legal and operational teams to maintain compliance.

Provide a specific example that showcases your initiative in developing strategies or optimizing operations that led to financial growth. Use quantifiable metrics where possible to illustrate the success of your actions and the impact on overall operations.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks, perhaps by discussing your use of project management tools, setting clear milestones, and staying adaptable under pressure. Mention your experience in juggling deadlines while maintaining quality in financial reporting.

Key qualities include strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Illustrate your understanding of how these qualities affect financial decision-making and team dynamics.

Discuss the importance of open communication and data-driven discussions when resolving disagreements. Highlight your ability to present financial analyses and alternative strategies, emphasizing the need for alignment on the organization's goals.

Be prepared to discuss your experience with financial software such as ERP systems, accounting software, or analytics tools. Mention any specific tools you’ve used at previous jobs and how they contributed to effective financial management.

Stress the importance of building strong relationships with stakeholders, like health system partners, and how consistent communication ensures that financial objectives align with organizational goals. Provide examples of how you've successfully engaged various stakeholders in the past.

Discuss your experience in identifying potential financial risks and your strategies for mitigation. This may include regular financial reviews, scenario analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.

Reflect on your alignment with SCA Health’s mission and values and your enthusiasm for impacting patient care positively. Highlight how your skills and experience uniquely qualify you to contribute to their goals and initiatives in the healthcare sector.