System Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - Decision Support
UC Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
System Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - Decision Support
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About the Organization UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. It comprises the UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, CA, four hospitals and affiliated physicians in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. For more information, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Position Summary Incumbent is responsible for the direction of system‑wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the UCI academic health system. This includes establishing and directing the rhythm of business across the health system, facilitating the development, consolidation, and reporting/analysis of the annual operating and capital budgets, cost accounting and service‑line financials, labor benchmarking and productivity, and FP&A data/process/systems enablement. Provides vital financial analysis, planning, and performance monitoring services that support the organization’s short‑ and long‑term tactical and integrated strategic and financial planning efforts.
What It Takes to Be Successful Required Qualifications
Universal knowledge of general and fund accounting
Three or more years of management experience in finance in a healthcare or relevant setting
Strong working knowledge of process improvement principles and change management methods
Strong technical knowledge and skills in financial analysis, cost accounting, management accounting, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare economics
Significant experience with financial planning and decision support systems (Strata, Epsi or Axiom)
Significant experience with decision support systems (Eclipsys Epsi, MedAssets, or McKesson)
Significant experience with and understanding of health care information technology, including clinical information systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Effective report writing and presentation skills
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to organize and prioritize work for self and others
Ability to develop financial and operational systems to accurately monitor and control organizational activities
Ability to accurately analyze complex financial and accounting data and effectively communicate it to a wide variety of executives, faculty, and other constituents in lay terms
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, health administration, CPA, or other relevant degree program
Leadership or relevant management consulting experience in an academic medical center or complex teaching environment
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug‑Free Environment
Exercise utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned during the course of performing duties
Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy
It is a violation to disclose confidential work‑related information improperly
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement as outlined in the employment agreement
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; E‑Verify; Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation
EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Contact For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Senior Position Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Higher Education
Work Authorization Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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System Director, Financial Planning and Analysis - Decision Support
role at
UC Irvine .
About the Organization UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. It comprises the UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, CA, four hospitals and affiliated physicians in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. For more information, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Position Summary Incumbent is responsible for the direction of system‑wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the UCI academic health system. This includes establishing and directing the rhythm of business across the health system, facilitating the development, consolidation, and reporting/analysis of the annual operating and capital budgets, cost accounting and service‑line financials, labor benchmarking and productivity, and FP&A data/process/systems enablement. Provides vital financial analysis, planning, and performance monitoring services that support the organization’s short‑ and long‑term tactical and integrated strategic and financial planning efforts.
What It Takes to Be Successful Required Qualifications
Universal knowledge of general and fund accounting
Three or more years of management experience in finance in a healthcare or relevant setting
Strong working knowledge of process improvement principles and change management methods
Strong technical knowledge and skills in financial analysis, cost accounting, management accounting, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare economics
Significant experience with financial planning and decision support systems (Strata, Epsi or Axiom)
Significant experience with decision support systems (Eclipsys Epsi, MedAssets, or McKesson)
Significant experience with and understanding of health care information technology, including clinical information systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Effective report writing and presentation skills
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to organize and prioritize work for self and others
Ability to develop financial and operational systems to accurately monitor and control organizational activities
Ability to accurately analyze complex financial and accounting data and effectively communicate it to a wide variety of executives, faculty, and other constituents in lay terms
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration, health administration, CPA, or other relevant degree program
Leadership or relevant management consulting experience in an academic medical center or complex teaching environment
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug‑Free Environment
Exercise utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned during the course of performing duties
Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy
It is a violation to disclose confidential work‑related information improperly
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement as outlined in the employment agreement
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; E‑Verify; Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation
EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Contact For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Senior Position Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Higher Education
Work Authorization Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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