Ambulatory Finance Manager

The Ambulatory Finance Manager at UC Health is primarily responsible for leading a team of analysts to ensure a smooth month-end close and the annual budget process for Ambulatory Services. This role involves advising management on strategic and operational decisions and providing insights that drive improvement in our financial performance.

To apply for the Ambulatory Finance Manager position at UC Health, candidates typically need a relevant bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with experience in financial management within a healthcare setting. Strong analytical skills and experience in budget management are also crucial.

The Ambulatory Finance Manager contributes to patient care at UC Health by ensuring that the financial strategies support the efficient operation of ambulatory services, ultimately leading to better resource allocation, funding for innovative treatments, and enhanced patient services.

Success as an Ambulatory Finance Manager at UC Health requires strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, expertise in financial analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to align financial goals with patient care objectives.

UC Health offers extensive career development opportunities for the Ambulatory Finance Manager, including professional training, mentorship programs, and pathways to advance to higher management roles within the finance division or beyond.

In responding to this question, highlight specific examples from your past experience where you successfully prepared budgets, focusing on the methodologies used and how you aligned financial planning with organizational goals.

Explain your approach to financial reporting consistency and accuracy, including the checks and balances you implement and how you use technology or software to assist in these processes.

Share a detailed instance where your financial advice had a significant impact on a strategic decision, emphasizing your analytical process and the outcome of your recommendations.

Discuss specific leadership strategies, such as setting clear goals, encouraging open communication, and fostering a collaborative environment, to effectively lead your team as an Ambulatory Finance Manager.

Detail your collaborative experiences with clinical teams, emphasizing how you communicate financial insights and challenges while working together to optimize resources for better patient outcomes.

List financial software and tools that you have experience with, highlighting those that improve efficiency and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting for your role as an Ambulatory Finance Manager.

Share your strategies for staying informed about healthcare finance regulations, such as attending workshops, engaging with professional organizations, or subscribing to industry publications.

Provide an example that showcases your initiative and ability to drive financial process improvements, discussing the challenges encountered and the overall impact of the change.

Discuss how you leverage data analytics in your financial management decisions, providing examples of how data-driven insights have influenced your strategies in the past.

Explain your approach to resolving conflicts, outlining your focus on open communication and collaboration to come to a mutually agreeable solution that maintains team harmony.