Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Business Strategy Officer

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Business Strategy Officer has overall responsibility for the finance and business strategy functions of Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). The EVP participates as a member of the executive leadership team in setting vision and driving change in a complex, highly matrixed organization. As a trusted advisor, the Chief Financial and Business Strategy Officer works closely with executive and faculty leaders and the Board of Trustees in developing, monitoring, governing and evaluating the Institute’s overall financial health, strategy, planning and analysis.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician‑researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Partner with senior executive leaders to serve as a strategic resource to carry out both mission‑related and operational goals. Engage with members of the executive and faculty leadership teams and the Board of Trustees as a trusted advisor, and confidant.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive culture and ensure diversity in the workforce.
• As an executive leader, provide strategic direction to the Institute through finance and business strategy formulation, decision making, forecast/budgeting and implementation/monitoring. Establish and implement internal controls and ensure efficient and effective financial operations as per industry benchmarks.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for External Affairs, including local, state and national regulatory, legislative and government relations. Oversight of a patient‑centric legislative agenda and advocacy in support of DFCI’s mission and programs.
• Ensure that financial and accounting policies & procedures are in accordance with statutory regulations and standards and comply with risk management and internal controls.
• Lead the evaluation and development of cost‑effective and efficient systems, processes and contract relationships to maximize return on investment and impact.
• Lead the design and assessment of financial strategy and performance as it relates to managing against the annual budget and long‑term goals while fostering organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
• Develop finance and business strategies by providing financial and accounting information, analytics and recommendations and establishing functional objectives in line with the Institute’s organizational goals and objectives.
• Create and sustain productive vendor, banking and contractual relationships and serve as primary liaison with related third parties.
• Develop financial well‑being of the organization by providing financial projections, analytics and growth plans.
• Review and manage (and establish as needed) internal systems, controls, processes, and procedures to ensure the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and usefulness of financial information and reporting.
• Oversee human capital strategy and human resources activities, including hiring, professional development, performance management, salary administration, and succession planning.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • Demonstrated success as a strategic advisor to executive level leadership.
  • Strong business acumen…