Senior Manager, Healthcare Strategy & Finance

Forvis Mazars US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a healthcare strategy consultant to lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for healthcare organizations, aligning business goals with financial performance to drive growth.

You will oversee research, perform financial modeling and analytics, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development through client presentations and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Healthcare discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in strategic planning, service line planning, ambulatory planning, and/or transformation-wide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for healthcare organizations, aligning business goals with operational and financial performance to drive sustainable growth.
• Oversee complex research and data analysis efforts, translating insights into actionable strategies that inform executive decision-making and long-term planning.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery across a portfolio of strategic and operational engagements.
• Direct comprehensive performance assessments, including financial modeling, operational benchmarking, and clinical analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Evaluate and validate strategic recommendations within financial, organizational, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring feasibility and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building and maintaining executive-level relationships and providing thought leadership across engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities through relationship-building and market awareness.
• Ensure effective project governance, including scope management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of results.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, leveraging insights to shape client strategies and enhance the firm's service offerings.

Skills

Strategic planning

Healthcare industry experience

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Healthcare

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Finance & Strategy Healthcare Consulting team empowers healthcare leaders to deliver quality care, invest in growth, and address workforce challenges— all 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 and financial planning. Their practical, data‑driven approach helps organizations navigate regulatory shifts, payment reform, and operational complexity with confidence and clarity.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for healthcare organizations, aligning business goals with operational and financial performance to drive sustainable growth.
• Oversee complex research and data analysis efforts, translating insights into actionable strategies that inform executive decision‑making and long‑term planning.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery across a portfolio of strategic and operational engagements.
• Direct comprehensive performance assessments, including financial modeling, operational benchmarking, and clinical analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Evaluate and validate strategic recommendations within financial, organizational, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring feasibility and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building and maintaining executive‑level relationships and providing thought leadership across engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Drive business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities through relationship‑building and market awareness.
• Ensure effective project governance, including scope management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of results.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, leveraging insights to shape client strategies and enhance the firm's service offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Healthcare discipline
• 7+ year(s) of relevant experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience in strategic planning, service line planning, ambulatory planning, and/or transformation‑wide strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MHA, MPH, or MPA
• Prior consulting experience
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI

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.

Legal Notice

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