Lead Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement

Forvis-Mazars; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Lead Consultant in Healthcare Performance Improvement to help healthcare organizations strengthen margins and implement cost-reduction strategies across supply chain and non-labor spend.

You will lead cross-functional projects, oversee data analytics and benchmarking, develop financial models, and present findings to executive stakeholders while traveling up to 50% to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 4+ years of healthcare experience with data analysis and cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites up to 50% of the time.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to analyze data, conduct market research, and develop strategies that drive client savings and operational efficiency.
• Oversee spend analytics and category assessments to uncover high-impact sourcing opportunities and inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Direct benchmarking and financial analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities across supply chain and non-labor spend categories.
• Manage development and delivery of key project artifacts; present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
• Guide clients through implementation of supply chain and non-labor initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with all levels of management, both internally and at client sites.
• Serve as a primary liaison with senior leadership to ensure alignment, transparency, and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Data analysis

Benchmarking

Financial analysis

Cost-saving opportunities

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Lead Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement

Posting Title

Lead Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement - Nonlabor Cost Management

Ref #

2237762

Date Published

City

Indianapolis

State

Indiana

Country

United States

Job Category

Advertised Location

US-IN-Indianapolis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-MO-Springfield, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TN-Nashville

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Performance Improvement Healthcare Consulting team helps healthcare organizations achieve sustainable results by addressing margin erosion through targeted improvement strategies. By aligning strategic, operational, and financial initiatives, they identify opportunities and support leadership in implementing impactful changes. With a focus on strengthening margins, the team empowers providers to fulfill their mission and thrive in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to analyze data, conduct market research, and develop actionable strategies that drive client savings and operational efficiency
• Oversee spend analytics and category assessments to uncover high-impact sourcing opportunities and inform strategic sourcing decisions
• Direct benchmarking efforts and financial analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities across supply chain and non-labor spend categories
• Manage the development and delivery of key project artifacts, including project plans, implementation of roadmaps, communication strategies, and financial models; present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Guide clients through the implementation of supply chain and non-labor initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational objectives
• Collaborate with all levels of management, both internally and at client sites
• Serve as a primary liaison with senior leadership, both internally and at client organizations, to ensure alignment, transparency, and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant healthcare experience, including data analysis, benchmarking, financial analysis, and/or identification of cost‑saving opportunities
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Ability to travel to client sites up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in healthcare supply chain, strategic sourcing, spend analytics, contract management, and/or non-labor cost reduction
• Prior consulting experience
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization and analytics tools

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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