Director, Finance - Performance Improvement
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If you are a forward thinker with an analytical mindset, believe in open lines of communication, and are driven to execute results, then this could be the leadership role for you! In this role, you will lead financial performance improvement efforts grounded in financial analysis, opportunity sizing, and ongoing progress tracking. You’ll work with clinical and non-clinical teams across MSK to translate opportunities into measurable impact. Additionally, this position will partner closely with MSK’s Transformation Management Office (TMO) for project execution support, allowing the Director to remain focused on financial strategy, prioritization, reporting and solutioning. This is a collaborative, high-impact role that requires a leader with strong financial analytics acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate across boundaries in a complex healthcare environment. Role Overview: Identify, size, and prioritize financial performance improvement opportunities, working in close partnership with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders. Develop robust financial analyses to support initiatives, incorporating data from various sources to generate actionable insights. Create a clear portfolio view of all initiatives, track progress, and monitor performance against strategic and financial goals. Report regularly on progress, barriers, and next steps to get back on track — enabling leadership to make informed decisions. Collaborate with Finance and (TMO) for project management execution, while maintaining financial accountability and clarity around initiative performance. Translate findings into presentations, dashboards, and tools that communicate value, opportunity, and status to senior leadership. Key Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare finance, with a strong track record in performance improvement within a large health system or academic medical center. Experience in the following areas is highly valued: Healthcare Financial Planning, Revenue Cycle Management, and/or Revenue Cycle Optimization. Strong financial data analysis and financial modeling skills; ability to mine data to identify trends, size opportunities, and quantify impact. Core Skills: Executive-level collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to partner across clinical and non-clinical teams. A grounded, steady presence who balances execution with patience and navigates across boundaries to advance shared goals. Strong relationship-building capabilities; fosters collaboration and trust while aligning teams toward shared outcomes. Comfort operating in complex environments; adaptable and proactive amid change. Servant leadership style that empowers others, builds accountability, and strengthens team performance. Additional Information: hybrid; flexibility to meet with key collaborators and stakeholders across MSK's NYC sites reports to VP, Finance, Financial Operations & Optimization Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $198,000.00 - $336,500.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. 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