Strategic Finance Manager

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

We are looking for a collaborative and analytic leader to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to help guide the financial decision making of the organization to ensure the short and long-term sustainability of Fred Hutch through long-range financial planning, business structure analysis, and treasury management. Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Finance and Deputy Treasurer, this role helps align strategic and financial objectives.

• Manages the creation and development of assumptions for the clinical long-range financial model, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic plan and financial objectives.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to evaluate and optimize core business models, driving improved financial performance and accountability through effective expense management, process improvements and strategic adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance and C-suite leadership to define and refine financial model assumptions through comprehensive analysis, and integration of strategic initiatives to assess their feasibility within established financial targets.
• Partner with medical and operational leaders to set financial targets and assumptions to guide the annual budget process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Pro-actively identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies, establishing guidelines to prevent recurrence and strengthen financial integrity.
• Responsible for various treasury functions including but not limited to reviewing quarterly and annual filings, assisting with new issuances and refinancing, overseeing covenant calculations, and managing the preparation of rating agency materials and surveys.
• Scans the healthcare and business environments to anticipate and understand healthcare industry and payment trends. Translates learnings into quantifiable impacts to Fred Hutch.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to members of the Strategic Finance team fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborates with other members of the Corporate Finance management team to create a positive, respectful, and team-learning environment.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration within finance to implement change initiatives, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring effective communication and alignment across team members.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting practices that create a welcoming work environment where everyone can succeed and contribute to Fred Hutch’s mission.
• Develops partnerships across the organization to help ensure strong financial performance and support strategic initiatives.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five years of financial analysis experience.
• Progressively more responsibility in finance with one year in a leadership position.
• Financial experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with Excel and SQL.
• Ability to translate business strategy/industry dynamics into complex financial analysis and interpretations with high degree of accuracy.
• Understanding of the present and future of the healthcare industry, including payment methodologies and cost trends.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with leadership, clinicians, and staff.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret complex data and formulate recommendations.
• Ability to identify and resolve or explain inconsistencies in financial analysis and data.
• Strong Excel skills, proficient with Tableau and SQL.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements.
• Prepares presentations and correspondence to senior management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Prioritizes projects and bring projects to completion.
• Develops and monitors timelines.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business. Master's degree in Business.
• CPA
• Experience with Axiom and Tableau.
• Experience in academic healthcare including clinical and research businesses.

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $118,560.00 to $187,387.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.