The Director of Budget and Finance is responsible for the day to day operations of the department, including supervision of a team of approximately 8-10 staff members, functional responsibility over the annual operating budget, and rigorous review and reporting to all areas of the organization as to budgeted variances, reasons for variances, and potential adjustments. The Director is responsible for the development and training of staff in order to provide consistent, timely, accurate and constructive financial information on budget performance. The Director provides crucial insight into business operations through analyses of operations and assisting in financial planning with senior and hospital leadership to achieve a higher level of performance.

• Annual Operating Budget
  
  Leads the annual operating budget process for the organization. Responsible for a thorough review of current process and is expected to make recommendations for overall improvement and shortening of timeline. Effectively communicates to senior leadership throughout the process and successfully delivers a final budget, ready for CEO/CFO approval, by agree upon date
• Financial Data Analysis
  
  Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; identifies, explains, and works with the appropriate parties to correct variances as appropriate. Clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational results; monitors progress and changes and keeps executive and senior leadership abreast of Phoenix Children`s financial plan and forecast.
• Monthly Financial Forecast
  
  Assists in the development of monthly financial forecast and annual development of five year financial and capital planning processes. Reviews all financial plans and compares to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Financial Analytic Support
  
  Provides financial analytical support to strategic planning efforts, including pro forma analyses, joint venture development, and program and service expansion activities. Provides physician acquisition and performance management reporting support to the medical group. Provides financial coordination and support for all merger and acquisition activities.
• Reporting
  
  Coordinates the preparation of various financial and operational management reports and analyses for use by senior and middle management on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Develops an environment of transparency in financial reporting and work product.
• Physician Compensation Oversight
  
  Responsible for the physician compensation and incentive program for the organization. Administers the plan, calculates and organizes the payout for all physician/provider incentives across the organization. Acts as the coordinator between various business partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting of incentives and manages the annual physician compensation review and salary update process. Works directly with leadership for all Schedule B changes.
• Staff Leadership
  
  Guides individuals and groups toward desired outcomes with minimal supervision, sets high performance standards, and delivers high quality services. Mentors finance team to leverage strengths and increase skill set. Develops and implements training to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals. Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels of the organization. Creates and promotes a positive and supportive work culture, which is forward facing with our customers.
• Compliance
  
  Develops, documents and implements departmental finance policies, procedures, and standards with the ultimate goal of providing consistent and accurate financial data and analysis.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable