Lead Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance

Forvis Mazars US; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Strategy & Finance Healthcare Consultant to guide strategic initiatives across healthcare organizations, improving profitability and operational efficiency while addressing workforce challenges.

You will lead research, perform analyses, mentor junior staff, and drive engagement delivery, leveraging deep healthcare industry knowledge to deliver actionable recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Healthcare required.
• 4+ years of healthcare industry experience.
• Experience in strategic planning, service line development, transformation programs, partnerships/merger initiatives, or clinical integration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic vision by leading high-impact initiatives to improve profitability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Lead research and data analysis, synthesizing information to inform executive decisions.
• Oversee identification and evaluation of strategic and operational challenges with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct and supervise performance assessments including financial, operational, and benchmarking analyses.
• Assess feasibility of strategic initiatives within financial, organizational, and operational frameworks.
• Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Strategy & Finance Healthcare Consulting team empowers healthcare leaders to deliver quality care, invest in growth, and address workforce challenges while meeting the unique needs of their communities. In a rapidly evolving landscape, the team brings deep expertise across the care continuum to guide strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Guide the strategic vision of healthcare organizations by leading high-impact initiatives that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead research and data analysis efforts, synthesizing complex information to uncover insights that inform executive-level decision-making.
• Oversee the identification and evaluation of strategic and operational challenges, providing actionable recommendations and guiding implementation across diverse healthcare settings.
• Conduct and supervise comprehensive performance assessments, including financial, operational, and clinical benchmarking, as well as economic impact analysis.
• Assess the feasibility of strategic initiatives within financial, organizational, and operational frameworks, ensuring alignment with client goals and successful execution.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality deliverables across engagements.
• Continuously expand subject matter expertise in healthcare trends, regulations, and consulting methodologies to enhance client value and firm capabilities.
• Foster collaboration across teams and functions, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and accountability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with healthcare leaders, supporting business development efforts and promoting cross-functional service integration.
• Lead components of client engagements, including project planning, stakeholder communication, data-driven solution development, and results delivery.
• Lead project delivery, hold internal and external teams accountable to a timeline, proactively identify project risks and develop solutions to address achieving defined engagement objectives and deliver an unmatched client experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Healthcare discipline
• 4+ years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience in one or more of the following healthcare areas: strategic planning, service line development, ambulatory care planning, enterprise-wide transformation strategy, strategy implementation, partnership/affiliation/merger initiatives, clinical integration and network development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MHA, MPH, or MPA
• Experience in healthcare strategy consulting within a professional services firm
• Experience managing engagement teams

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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

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