Finance Leadership Opportunity - Nursing Finance

Finance Opportunity At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), our Finance Division is central to advancing patient care, research, and operations. We are actively interviewing candidates for an upcoming finance leadership role this fall : Sr Financial Analyst, Lead Financial Analyst, or Finance Manager to support our Nursing department. If you're interested in joining our mission to end cancer for life we'd love to connect to learn more about your Nursing healthcare finance experience ahead of the holiday season.

Role Overview

Prepare, monitor, and analyze annual operating, capital, restricted fund, and special project budgets

Develop justifications for budget requests and track financial performance, highlighting drivers of variances

Produce and present monthly variance and expense reports, recommending and implementing corrective actions

Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, forecasting, benchmarking, and decision support

Lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives and projects with significant financial impact

Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, opportunities for savings, and revenue optimization

Build and manage financial models to support strategic planning and program development

Develop and interpret productivity reports, identify trends and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure productivity metrics support quality patient care and budget accountability

Manage or mentor staff, providing guidance, direction, and quality control for junior analysts (as senior / lead / manager)

Represent Finance in meetings with internal stakeholders, presenting clear financial insights and recommendations

Manager-Specific Focus

Direct and oversee staff performance, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and workflow prioritization

Ensure compliance with institutional policies by reviewing and approving purchase orders, payroll actions, and financial transactions

Advise leadership on operational and financial implications of new initiatives while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Key Qualifications

210+ years of progressive financial, accounting, or budget management experience in a healthcare or academic medical center environment

Demonstrated financial experience supporting Nursing and / or other clinical departments

Strong understanding of hospital productivity metrics and benchmarking

Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines

Solid proficiency in reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple financial systems. Tableau and Workday experience is good to have but not required

Background in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Management, or related field

Core Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (financial modeling, analysis, reporting)

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and act on financial and statistical data

Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to present clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Collaborative, detail-oriented team player with sound judgment, leadership capability, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Schedule : Hybrid, primarily remote with flexibility to come onsite as needed for key meetings, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration

Location : 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY

Pay Ranges : Sr. Financial Analyst : $100,600 - $161,000; Lead Financial Analyst : $111,600 - $176,600; Financial Manager : $134,600 - $222,200

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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