Work Schedule: 
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Applicants hired into this position can work hybrid from most states coming onsite a couple times per year and responsible for travel costs. Hours and hybrid work may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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The System Finance and Operations Department plays a critical role in advancing organizational performance across operating and capital planning, financial stewardship, and enterprise-wide process excellence. Our team partners closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to develop strategic budgets, long range forecasts, margin improvement plans, and standardized workflows that support high quality, efficient care.

The department is committed to continuous improvement, cross system collaboration, and building strong partnerships across Northern Illinois and Madison to ensure operational alignment and shared success.

We are seeking a Program Director Fixed Asset Budget to:

Lead system wide strategy for operating and capital budgeting leveraging rolling forecasts, long range planning, benchmarking, and margin improvement. Develop and execute strategic roadmaps; drive stakeholder alignment and ensure milestone delivery across initiatives. Lead or co lead executive meetings and present program progress to C suite and physician leadership. Conduct proactive gap analysis, design system level solutions, and train teams to adopt standardized practices. Strengthen partnerships across Northern Illinois and Madison; serve as the system’s front line expert on financial and technical processes. Drive standard work and continuous improvement for OpX and CapX; oversee monthly fixed asset financial processes. Manage and develop a team of three (technical systems expert + two financial analysts); optimize resource planning and skill growth. Integrate margin improvement into budgets and lead cross training efforts across the system. Propose and execute strategic enhancements to technical systems and operational workflows.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant subject area such as Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. RequiredMaster’s degree in a relevant subject area such as Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. PreferredWork ExperienceFive years’ of progressively responsible management or supervisory level experience in finance with two (2) of these years’ experience in health care in a health care system, or employed by an audit firm performing healthcare audits. RequiredOur Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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