Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Manager- of Budget and Financial Management supports the Director of Budget and Financial reporting by assisting with the annual budget as well as assisting with the financial reporting and analysis throughout the year. The budget and financial management team has the responsibility for monitoring the financial performance of the Medical Center, generating financial and statistical reports, analyzing department and entity budgets, and reporting on budget execution throughout the year, and completing ad hoc reports, analyses and special projects as needed.The manager is responsible for assignment, prioritization and supervision of team projects as assigned by the Director, management, and evaluation of staff in their work on those projects, development, maintenance and/or utilization of support systems and tools and overseeing projects to completion.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Director of Budget and Financial Reporting and Medical Center leadership team in financial and budgetary management of their respective departments. Train leadership in effective and efficient use of financial systems and reporting tools. Serve as a resource for financial projections, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis.

• Together with the Director of Budget and Financial Planning, identifies opportunities to create efficiencies in the utilization of staff and technical resources to effectively meet the needs of the department.

• Establish a system for proactive monitoring of the consolidated budget, monthly monitoring of financials, and preparation of financial forecasts, recommending action where appropriate.

• Prepares monthly analysis of financial results and communicates these results to the Hospital department and affiliated entities.Works with leadership to identify opportunities for improvements, set annual performance targets and develop plans to achieve financial goals.

• Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with departmental leadership teams to identify and implement opportunities to improve financial performance and assist in ensuring a sound understanding of the necessary financial, clinical, research or academic data to make appropriate decisions.

• Completing ad hoc reports, analyses and special projects as needed and other job functions as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field. Bachelor's degree in business or related field acceptable if accompanied by high quality and appropriate work experience.

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: healthcare planning or consulting, financial services, business analytics, business management. Healthcare experience, specifically in physician practice finance or management, strongly preferred.

• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills. Ability to translate analyses into actionable information for decision-making at all levels throughout the organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; Experience using one or more of the following financial, budgeting and decision support systems preferred: Power BI, Kaufman Hall, and Workday.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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