Finance Business Relationship Partner, Shared Services

University of Vermont Medical Center; South Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Shared Services. The role provides centralized support, guidance, and leadership across network operations and finance functions, enabling strategic and operational initiatives within Shared Services.

You will mentor teams, deliver financial analysis, and drive performance reporting. With 7+ years in healthcare finance, you will engage with system leadership to develop business cases, models, and governance for

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of related experience in healthcare finance and accounting.
• Experience in budgeting and financial analysis for healthcare organizations.
• Experience supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized financial analysis and performance reporting for Shared Services.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate with Shared Services leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline

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 oversite 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.