Senior Consultant Finance Transformation & Special Projects

General Summary of Position
The Sr. Consultant Finance Transformation & Special Projects serves as an internal consultant to the Finance leadership team and operational executives. This role is responsible for driving high-impact finance transformation initiatives leading priority special projects conducting complex financial analysis and supporting systemwide strategic decision-making. The role combines strong finance process knowledge consulting-style problem solving executive-ready communication and advanced analytic capabilities. This individual will also support business development activities for the Finance function-evaluating new opportunities building business cases and supporting cross-functional initiatives that advance financial performance and organizational strategy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement- Assesses current-state finance processes across accounting AP payroll close reporting budgeting cost accounting and business partnering.- Identifies pain points inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.- Develops future-state workflows process maps and recommendations aligned with best practices and healthcare operations.- Supports implementation of automation and technology enhancements (ERP reporting tools RPA AI/ML).
• Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives- Leads high-visibility CFO-sponsored special projects (e.g. labor productivity initiatives service line profitability studies capital prioritization operational redesign).- Conducts rapid problem-solving to support emerging needs across the organization.- Builds business cases financial models and ROI assessments for potential initiatives.- Manages cross-functional workstreams with Finance Operations Strategy IT HR and clinical departments.- Prepares executive-level materials for steering committees board meetings or enterprise strategy reviews.
• Data Analysis Modeling & Insight Generation- Analyzes large financial and operational datasets to identify trends and insights.- Builds advanced financial models to quantify improvement opportunities and evaluate scenarios.- Translates data into actionable recommendations dashboards and summaries for leadership.
• Executive Communication & Leadership Engagement- Develops high-quality executive presentations and narrative documents for the CFO Finance leadership team and senior executives.- Presents findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.- Facilitates workshops interviews and cross-functional working sessions.
• Project Management & Delivery Excellence- Supports intake prioritization and scoping of new projects in the Finance Transformation Office.- Develops project charters timelines and detailed execution plans.- Tracks risks dependencies and milestones for multiple concurrent initiatives.- Monitors benefit realization and ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes.- Maintains a high standard of consulting-quality deliverables documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
• Exemplifies SPIRIT Values and sets an example for staff.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field required and
• Master's degree MBA MHA or other graduate degree with a health care concentration preferred preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years experience in Management consulting Finance transformation Healthcare finance FP&A accounting or a hybrid finance/strategy role. required and
• Prior experience in a healthcare provider organization. Familiarity with Healthcare Finance Technology ERP reporting tools AI/ML or workflow automation technologies. Lean/Six Sigma or project management certification. preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Excel Access PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Tableau and other key finance technology (ERP EPM Costing)
• Demonstrated capability in financial modeling and advanced analytics.
• Strong understanding of healthcare finance processes and performance drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong executive presence.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in complex organizations.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing evolving priorities.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality on-time work
• Collaborates effectively across diverse stakeholders.