ASSOC DIR STRATEGIC FINANCE AND INITIATIVES

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, is looking for an Associate Director Strategic Finance and Initiatives to lead high-impact projects and strategic finance efforts. This pivotal role collaborates closely with senior executives to develop organizational strategies and initiatives related to cancer prevention and treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare management consulting and the capability to manage a dedicated team, ensuring measurable outcomes on key initiatives. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ experience in management consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with financial model interpretation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance-related analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executives for business case evaluations.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Management consulting in healthcare

Strategic modeling

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology

Master’s Degree, MBA, MPH, or MHA preferred

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Associate Director Strategic Finance and Initiatives plays a pivotal role in propelling the Innovation & Entrepreneurship organization forward by leading strategic finance efforts, launching high‑impact initiatives, and driving cross‑functional projects. Acting as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and hands‑on operator, this position collaborates closely with senior executives to shape and execute organizational strategies and initiatives. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, life sciences, and health technology, the Associate Director delivers management consulting that bridges financial insights with organizational goals. Additionally, this role oversees a team of direct reports, ensuring accountability and measurable outcomes across key initiatives.

Select Responsibilities

• Lead finance‑related analysis, planning, and reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executives to evaluate business cases for new investments, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
• Develop models and frameworks to support long‑term strategic and financial planning.
• Lead financial modeling for deal teams on both internal and external IP assets.
• Contribute to and consolidate all elements of the L&E Strategy Plan, inform the allocation of resources, and ensure the L&E plan is connected with the organization’s financial forecast and budgeting cycles.
• Produce executive presentations and disseminate L&E strategy within the organization.
• Oversee high‑impact cross‑functional projects spanning strategy, technology adoption, and operational improvement.
• Serve as project lead for new initiatives, from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Responsible for select executive priorities, managing workflows, ensuring accountability, and driving execution.
• Prepare board‑level and C‑suite presentations, synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Drive alignment by coordinating leadership communications and key executive deliverables.
• Manage a small, high‑performing team providing analytical, operational, and strategic support.
• Develop team capabilities, mentor staff, and foster a collaborative culture of high performance.

Credentials and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree within Business, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience to include the following:
• Management consulting in healthcare, life sciences, and health technology.
• Business case evaluation, strategic modeling.
• Analyzing and presenting C‑Suite data‑driven strategic insights.
• Strategic planning, financial forecasts and budgeting.
• Cross‑functional team project leadership as well as managing direct reports.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in dynamic, fast‑pace environments.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to build and interpret financial models.
• Effective communicator with solid presentation and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree, MBA, MPH, MHA within Business, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or related field.

Salary Range

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. Moffitt is committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly reviews compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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