Finance Program Manager

Bon Secours Mercy Health

. Lead and optimize system-wide annual budget processes and quarterly reforecasts across markets, ministries, and entities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47 - $75 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within the healthcare sector, utilizing advanced analytical skills and tools to drive strategic decision-making and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Healthcare Finance ExpertiseSQL ProficiencyTableau Data VisualizationFinancial Modeling and ForecastingCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingData AnalysisKPI DevelopmentAudit PreparationFinancial ModelingClaims AnalysisExcel ProficiencyData Validation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingClear CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SQLTableauExcelFinancial Planning SoftwareRelational Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACBAP

Industry Keywords

Healthcare FinanceValue-Based CareMSSPMedicare AdvantageRisk-Based Payment ModelsHIPAA ComplianceData GovernanceFinancial ReconciliationUtilization AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and optimize system-wide annual budget processes and quarterly reforecasts across markets, ministries, and entities
Provide monthly close support, accounting coordination, income statements, balance sheets, and long-term financial projections
Serve as expert and project lead for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Implement financial system enhancements, optimize workflows, and standardize tools, methodologies, dashboards, and analytics processes
Analyze claims, eligibility, attribution, CMS/payer files, and contract datasets to identify trends, risk drivers, financial opportunities, and performance gaps
Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership and governance
Support value-based contract modeling, including MSSP, MA, shared savings, and bundled payments
Provide financial, utilization, and quality analytics to support improvement initiatives, vendor reviews, and strategic decisions
Conduct data validation, reconciliations, controls reviews, and audit preparation
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, PHI, and organizational data governance standards
Translate actuarial, contractual, and management guidance into actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations
Partner with Shared Services, Market Finance, data teams, and leadership to align financial reporting, performance management processes, and compliance requirements
Maintain customer-service relationships with CFOs, finance teams, and clinicians
Prepare and deliver presentations for senior leadership, boards, committees, and external stakeholders
Provide ad hoc analysis and proactive financial insights to support enterprise strategy and operational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, or related field (required)
5 years’ experience in healthcare finance, accounting, actuarial/insurance analytics, value-based care analytics, or related fields (required)
Experience working with healthcare claims, eligibility, and financial datasets (required)
Proficiency in SQL, Tableau (or other BI tools), Excel, and relational databases (required)
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) (preferred)
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional – IIBA) (preferred)
Experience with Medicare Advantage, MSSP, ACOs, CINs, risk-based payment models, or provider/payer financial reconciliation workflows (preferred)
Experience with financial planning software
Knowledge of healthcare finance and accounting
SQL querying, data extraction, and relational database navigation
Claims, eligibility, attribution, and contract data analysis
Tableau or equivalent data visualization tools
Financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
KPI development, monitoring, and benchmarking
Audit preparation, data validation, and quality assurance
Healthcare performance metric analysis (cost, utilization, quality)
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
HIPAA compliance and data governance standards
Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem solving
Clear and concise communication, including translating data into actionable insights
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement across complex teams
Adaptability to evolving priorities and requirements
Initiative, self-direction, and strong sense of accountability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support