Senior Consultant Finance

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Matching retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Senior Consultant Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, and business-case development for strategic initiatives. You will guide co-workers, ensure timely analyses, and maintain Strata-based planning tools in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, AI-enabled forecasting, and collaboration with senior leaders to support Mercy’s mission and service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of five years accounting or financial analysis experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and business case development for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Oversee mid-month forecasting and transition to automated AI-driven approach.
• Coordinate Strata data and security for One Plan and Strategic Planning modules.
• Manage portfolio of recurring, project-based, and ad hoc analyses.
• Prepare annual ROIC analysis and support data modeling for senior leaders.
• Ensure accuracy and GAAP disclosures in financial reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Strata

Databricks

One Plan

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This position reports to the Manager of Finance and is responsible for overseeing the production and reconciliation of financial statements and related internal and external financial reports for (entity names). The Sr. Consultant Finance will assist the department manager in the coordination of project assignments and provide technical review/assistance on projects prepared by department co-workers. The Sr. Consultant Finance will provide guidance to department co-workers and lead them in accomplishing tasks in a timely and efficient manner and will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and business case development for strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Lead scoping and intake activities for new initiatives
  • Coordinate the collection of necessary data elements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business case logic
  • Summarize business case projections in Mercy's standard proforma template
• Overall coordination and development of Mercy's mid-month forecasting process (mid- month flash)
• Lead the transition of the mid-month flash to an automated, AI driven approach
• Complete the analysis of new technology requests and present findings to the monthly SCOPE committee
• Manage a portfolio of recurring, project-based, and ad hoc analyses.
• Oversee the data rollover process from the annual budget to the long-range financial plan (2 or more updates per year)
  • Stay current with Strata education and process changes
  • Be a subject matter expert of the "Strategic Planning" module in Strata
  • Implement assumptions in long-range models
  • Support necessary data modeling to meet the needs of senior leaders
• Complete annual ROIC (return on invested capital) analysis and summary
• Coordinate Strata data security and access needs for One Plan and Strategic Planning modules as needed
• Support Strata data integration and maintenance needs for the IDP
• Administer and support Strata and related financial planning and reporting tools.
• Support recurring finance updates, budgeting, and other leadership priorities.
• Other duties as assigned Strata Administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and executive-level presentation skills.
• Self-directed, service-oriented, and effective at cross-functional collaboration.
• Strata expertise or willingness to learn; Databricks and AI proficiency preferred.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Position requires a minimum of five years accounting or financial analysis experience.

1. 1. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
2. 2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. 3. Ability to effectively guide co-workers and lead team in completing tasks.
4. 4. Knowledge of proper financial statement formats and disclosures required under GAAP.
5. 5. Computer literacy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
6. 6. Ability to work independently to meet project deadlines.
7. 7. Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.

Preferred Licensure: CPA preferred.

Preferred Experience: Healthcare financial reporting experience. Public accounting experience. Lawson financial system experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.