Finance Manager - Healthcare Budgeting and Forecasting

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager – Budgeting & Forecasting

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday Day Shift

Job Type: Full-Time

Join a Leading Healthcare and Behavioral Health Organization

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a premier provider of hospital services, behavioral health care, and substance use treatment in Philadelphia. We deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care in a culturally and spiritually responsive environment, offering hope, choice, and integrity through a full continuum of care.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions across our hospital and behavioral health programs. This is a key leadership role that supports organizational sustainability, compliance, and strategic growth in a mission-driven healthcare setting.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the full cycle of budget development, financial forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple departments and service lines. This position collaborates closely with the Chief Financial Officer and department leadership to support data-informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term financial health.

While healthcare experience is preferred, we welcome candidates with strong financial management backgrounds from other industries who can quickly adapt to the healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets for all departments

Oversee quarterly forecasting processes and cost monitoring

Analyze financial performance and provide variance reporting with actionable insights

Create and maintain financial models and reporting tools to support leadership decisions

Monitor position control and cost allocations to ensure budget accuracy

Prepare financial plans for new initiatives, grants, and service line expansions

Support department heads in understanding and managing their budgets

Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and process improvements

Ensure financial activities comply with internal policies and funder requirements

Partner with the CFO to enhance financial systems and planning processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)

Minimum 5 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Experience in healthcare or hospital finance is preferred but not required

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and pivot tables

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Bilingual capabilities are a plus

ADA & Work Conditions

Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email

Manual dexterity required for computer and data entry tasks

May require sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods

Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds

Work may be performed in both office and hospital environments

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V). We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Full-time