VP Finance

The Vice President of Finance (VPF) serves as the senior financial leader for Women & Infants Hospital and is responsible for the overall financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and fiscal performance of the hospital. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Financial Officer of Care New England, the Vice President of Finance partners closely with the Hospital President, executive leadership team, operational leaders, and Corporate Finance to support the hospital's mission and strategic objectives.

The Vice President of Finance promotes a culture of financial accountability, operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and stewardship of organizational resources. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of hospital financial operations while ensuring compliance with Care New England policies, regulatory requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The Vice President of Finance serves as the principal financial advisor to Women & Infants Hospital leadership and is accountable for the financial performance and long-term financial sustainability of the hospital.

Financial Leadership

• Serve as the senior finance executive for Women & Infants Hospital.
• Partner with the Hospital President and executive leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational goals.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to hospital leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial stewardship.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee month-end financial review processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Lead analysis of operating results, financial trends, and key performance indicators.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to hospital leadership, Care New England leadership, and governing bodies as appropriate.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information used in decision making.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Direct the development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee long-range financial forecasts and financial projections.
• Establish budget guidelines, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Monitor performance against budget and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, productivity improvement, and expense management.

Operational Finance Oversight

• Monitor hospital labor productivity management, labor performance, staffing metrics, volumes, and operational performance indicators.
• Lead financial reviews with department leaders and executive management.
• Support development and implementation of financial improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate financial implications of operational and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee financial analyses and business cases for new programs, services, and capital investments.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial oversight processes.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and General Accounting to support audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies and procedures are established and maintained.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the Women & Infants finance team.
• Develop a high-performing finance organization focused on service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance expectations and support professional development of team members.
• Promote collaboration between finance, operations, clinical leadership, and system departments.

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