Finance Business Relationship Partner, Shared Services

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center; South Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health is seeking a Finance Business Partner, Shared Services to provide centralized financial oversight, analytics, and leadership support across network operations and finance functions in a healthcare environment.

The role partners with System VP and SVP to manage budgets, monthly performance, and strategic initiatives, delivering insights, business cases, and performance reporting to advance organizational objectives within Shared Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized financial oversight across shared services and network operations.
• Develop analytical insights, financial modeling, and business cases to inform strategic decisions.
• Support multiple initiatives and committees, delivering performance reporting and guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Management or MBA (preferred)

Job description

This position can be a hybrid or remote work arrangement.

JOB SUMMARY

A Finance Business Partner, Shared Services which serves as a key Shared Services finance partner, providing centralized support, expertise, and coordination across network operations and finance functions. Shared Services represents 15% of the total FTEs and over $500M expense budget for the UVMH network. This role assists the System VP and SVP in managing centralized financial oversight of all shared services areas, workflow priorities, annual budget, monthly monitoring & project status, and facilitating the effective execution of strategic and operational shared services initiatives. The position serves as a resource to shared service leaders and team members by providing guidance, training, mentoring, project leadership, and subject matter expertise.

Working collaboratively with System VP and SVP & Shared Service Leaders, the Finance Business Partner, Shared Services assesses resource needs, develops analytical insights, and supports strategic decision-making through financial modeling, business case development, and evaluation of shared services support structures. This role provides consultative support to network and partner shared service departments by delivering financial analysis, performance reporting, benchmarking, and actionable recommendations that advance organizational objectives.

As a Shared Services resource, this position leads and supports multiple complex, high-impact, and cross-functional initiatives (ie. SS Co500/Org 1000 initiative) ensuring successful planning, execution, and communication of project outcomes, as well as managing support for the Shared Services Network Position Review Group (NPRG) committee.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Seven or more years of related experience demonstrating expertise in healthcare finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Experience supporting operational and strategic decision-making within a healthcare organization is preferred.