System Finance and Special Projects Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, System Finance & Special Projects serves as a key partner to the Executive Director System Finance and the Chief Financial Officer, spearheading the organization's financial strategy and execution to ensure alignment with BMCHS's strategic objectives. This role will combine high level systems thinking with “roll up your sleeves” execution work in driving critical financial initiatives including strategic balance sheet & expense, business case development, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and operational excellence initiatives. This role will translate complex financial insights into actionable business intelligence, helping leadership navigate industry dynamics and optimize financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated understanding of corporate finance (ideally in the healthcare industry), strategic vision, and exceptional relationship-building capabilities to this pivotal role within our finance team. Position: System Finance and Special Projects Director Department: Finance Administration Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Serve as trusted advisor to the Executive Director System Finance and CFO, providing financial counsel and maintaining comprehensive awareness of cross-functional initiatives throughout Boston Medical Center Health System Assist with strategic balance sheet management, including working with leadership to optimize capital structure, manage debt portfolio, and enhance organizational financial flexibility Establish and oversee a robust, integrated financial planning process, including sophisticated financial modeling to support ROI-based decision-making and scenario analysis Develop and standardize external financial communications for various stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and capital markets engagement Drive operational excellence within the Finance function, including KPI development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives Orchestrate and lead high-impact Finance Leadership meetings, Extended Leadership forums, and Town Halls, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication Partner with Finance leadership to execute annual capital and operating budget processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Create financial dashboards and analytics tools that enable leaders to monitor performance against targets and drive accountability (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required). JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field and 6 years of experience working in senior leadership in a nonprofit/mission-driven environment, partnering with senior leaders on organizational alignment and change management, conducting financial analysis and decision support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: MBA, MPH, or other advanced degree preferred. At least 8 years of experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: N/A CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Confidence and adaptability to tackle complex and unstructured problems Positive attitude and willingness to own all aspects of a project Exceptional executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence and persuade at all organizational levels Strategic and systems thinking capabilities with skill in synthesizing complex financial information into actionable insights Proven track record driving financial excellence in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with ability to pivot between strategic vision and tactical execution Superior project management skills with capability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously Advanced financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills; ability to translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations History of building collaborative partnerships across diverse internal and external stakeholders – and Strong interpersonal skills to navigate competing stakeholder interests Outstanding communication skills with ability to tailor financial messaging to various audiences, from executive leadership to operational teams Demonstrated emotional intelligence and interpersonal savvy; established community connections a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, financial modeling tools, and digital project management systems Deep understanding of sophisticated financial planning and strategic capital management Entrepreneurial mindset with innovative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. 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