Lead Consultant Strategic Decision Support- Cost Accounting
Perm
Position can be remote and could include 6-8 days per year on-site.
Candidates highly sought from PA / NJ / DE / MD. Employment outside of those 4 states will be through a third party.
Overview : As part of Strategic Decision Support (SDS) within the Data and Analytics (DnA) Center of Excellence, the Lead Consultant works on a team that aims to blend technical expertise, clinical knowledge, and analytical skills to improve outcomes, optimize processes, and drive business growth. The Lead Consultant should demonstrate interest in exploring new ideas and the humility to collaborate often in that effort. The Lead Consultant will support Penn Medicine leaders and stakeholders on issues of broad importance to ensure timely, relevant analyses that align with business objectives
Looking for a cost accounting analytical thinker. This is an insight generation focused role versus heavy tech work.
Must know EPSi, PM, Health Catalyst.
Education :
Bachelor of Arts or Science Business, Statistics, or a related field Equivalent Experience (Required)
And 5 years' experience working with large, complex datasets, conducting data analyses, and generating insights. Hands-on experience with cost accounting data. Proven track record of independently leading projects from concept to execution, coordinating with cross-functional teams, as needed.
Interview Process can be 1-2 weeks and include 4-5 teams interviews along with assessment exercise and presentation.
Responsibilities :
- Consultation : Viewed by executive level clients as a trusted advisor on project issues.
Achieves overall client buy-in and understanding of needed action steps throughout the project.
Proactively identifies client issues and collaborates with senior team members to address them.
Tailors approach based on audience needs and manages meetings to desired outcomes.
Insight Generation : Designs, builds and teaches models to solve complex problems. Expands client’s understanding of the power of data. Helps clients define ways to leverage data for management decision making, performance monitoring, or future planning.
Problem Solving : Defines client issues and generates compelling solutions and recommendations using approaches that reflect broader context. Is creative in identifying and testing hypotheses that advance the client’s thinking. Effectively leads the team’s problem solving by helping colleagues focus on the most critical issues, continuously refining hypotheses, and challenge assumptions as appropriate.Results : Manages project by outcomes and deadlines, anticipating iterative nature of work. Develops work plans that reflect sound hypothesis-based problem solving, thorough understanding of project objectives and milestones, market dynamics, client factors, and industry trends. Anticipates, proactively mitigates, and helps resolve project issues.Teamwork : Maintains pulse on workload and morale of entire team and promptly addresses any concerns. Structures time and communication with project leadership to maximize impact and avoid last minute fire drills. Champions professional development of individual team members. Creates collaborative team environment that engenders consistent team learning through the day-to-day work and structured learning and reflection.Communication : Creates documents with tightly structured storylines. Synthesizes and crisply articulates key insights and client implications. Commands client audiences of all sizes is an engaging and articulate presenter. Chooses the right type and sequence of communications to engage the client.Quality Assurance : Work product reflects a consistent focus on accuracy, reliability and completeness.Continuous Improvement : Actively works to develop team members through coaching, including providing constructive coaching to project leads to enhance the team environment and work product. Builds a productive feedback culture by giving frequent, actionable feedback, and ensuring that the recipient understands and can apply the feedback. Consistently seeks feedback and acts upon it.Skills & Abilities :
Experience user of Decision Support Platforms (preferred EPSI), with a focus in Cost AccountingExperience in System implementation / conversionExperience user of Finance / Accounting systems. FSM, Lawson or other Healthcare Financials preferredStrong critical thinking, analytic, and problem – solving skills with proven record of successStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical topics into layperson’s termsAbility to identify and call out major drivers of cost change and how they will impact cost resultsProficient in SQLSolid understanding of Healthcare Financial Accounting practicesExcellent organization, strong motivation, and the ability to manage multiple taskFamiliarity with Databricks, Power Pivot and Power BITB_HC
