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Job Title: Manager

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Performance Improvement

Req #: 0000258255

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $144,471.00 - $195,036.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:

The Finance Manager will report to the Vice President, Financial & Strategic Transformation to support efforts to advance the performance of RWJ Barnabas Health and all its subsidiaries. The Performance Improvement Division focuses on ambitious but achievable goals within functional areas including revenue optimization, patient throughput, ancillary resource utilization, workforce management, supply chain, and other transformational initiatives.  This role will play a critical part in identifying, planning, executing, and most importantly, tracking improvement efforts. This data and visualization heavy role includes activities primarily related to collecting and analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends, and providing insights that directly contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and financial performance.

As a Finance Manager of Performance Improvement, a typical day might include: 

• Owning all aspects of a home-grown tracking tool, including transition from Excel into a tableau or Workfront environment.
• Auditing data including transfer process from source systems into tracking tools.
• Reconciling realized savings to general ledger and other improvement reports.
• Identifying and executing on opportunities for automation of data feeds.
• Navigating disparate data systems and sources and synthesizing in one database.
• Build advanced financial models and forecasts based on specifications of individual projects.
• Leading and coaching the Project Managers writing the specifications of Project Charter Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead meetings in support of Project Managers related to analytic matters of various improvement projects.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders summarizing findings.
• Incorporating performance improvement savings into ongoing financial planning, including the annual operating budget.
• Aligning improvement efforts with system and hospital goals.
• Performs deep assessment of business units who are struggling financially or operationally to achieve their goals.
• Performing ad hoc analyses as directed by the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Performance Improvement Division or Chief Financial Officer.
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.

• Builds simple multi-tab financial models with clearly labeled assumptions. Designs reusable team templates and establishes data QA standards.
• Independently leads cross-functional workgroups and improvement huddles. Sets the agenda, manages group dynamics, resolves tension, and keeps meetings focused and on time. Adjusts facilitation style to the audience.
• Cultivates strong relationships with operational and clinical VPs. Manages expectations across multiple stakeholders simultaneously, navigates conflict diplomatically, and builds influence through consistent delivery.
• Crafts management-level financial narratives that connect numbers to operational context. Tailors content, tone, and detail level to the audience. Coaches analysts on how to communicate findings, not just report them.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Health Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Analyst, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Tableau; experience with financial software and reporting databases.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: 
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include: 

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time) 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Prescription Drug Coverage 

• Retirement Plans 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Student Loan Planning Support 

• Life and Disability Insurance 

• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance) 

• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon) 

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities …and more! 

Why RWJBarnabas Health: 
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities. We’re proud to offer a workplace that values compassion, equity, and innovation—where every team member plays a vital role. When you join us, you’re not just building a career—you’re helping to shape the future of healthcare, one person and one community at a time. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.