Budget Director
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At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world.We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work.Position SummaryThe Budget Manager Position will ensure that the Organization is financially responsible for delivering high quality patient care with a commitment to service excellence. Directs and coordinates all aspects of the facilities' operating and capital budgets and leads the ongoing process to identify opportunities to restructure work and implement new models of care and labor. Acts as an internal consultant to help identify and implement new processes directed at efficiency and coordinates the monitoring and review of all applicable statistical and financial variance reports. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors

Supervises and coordinates Organizational Management Reports

Coordinates the preparation of monthly reporting of Volume Statistics, Operating Revenue, Operating Expenses, and Capital Expenditures

Identifies trends and fluctuations

Presents findings to Senior Leadership

Provides insightful ad hoc analyses relating to all aspects of the organization as needed

Coordinates with department leaders and finance team for the timely and accurate completion of the Annual Capital, Operating Budgets, and Year End Financial Forecast.

Prepares presentations for Annual Budgets, Year End Forecast and monthly variance analysis

Supervises and coordinates maintenance and improvements the Syntellis Budgeting & Management Reporting system, enhancing current reports and systems on an on-going basis

Supervises and coaches Financial Analysts

Leads and participates in various special projects for Finance and Operations as needed

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Hospital Administration, Business or Finance required
• A minimum of 7 years of professional healthcare analysis experience
• Sound knowledge of healthcare budgeting, financial forecasting and cost accounting, industry statistical indicators and best practices
• Experience with Kaufman Hall/Axiom/Syntellis Budgeting & Management Reporting

• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Understand key issues and synthesize complex information to communicate to various audiences
• Refined analytical skills; comfort manipulating and summarizing observations from large data sets

Core Competencies

• Effective Planning & Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptable and collaborative
• Pro-active and pays attention to detail
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with peers, supervisors, Department Heads, Senior Staff and Representatives of outside Agencies
• Effectively communicates (written and verbal), understands constituents needs and develops professional cooperation across the organization
• Exhibits integrity and confidentiality in dealing with information which can be sensitive in nature, including information which may fall under HIPAA regulations
• Retains composure under stress

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to move about the office
• Ability to constantly manage competing priorities
• Constantly operates computers and other office equipment as required
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress environment with frequent interruptions

Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below: Neonatal (birth - 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18 - 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (> 65 years) All populations Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities Non-patient care populationThe responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.