Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Financial Reporting and Business Process Management functions that are in support of the research and corporate lines of business. The Finance Manager will influence decision-making towards the organization’s annual and long-term financial health by combining technical and financial expertise with tactical vision and leadership.  This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial planning and analysis.

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Lead the preparation and distribution of timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results, to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve financial reporting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partner with Data Management Team in the use of financial reporting tools and systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools), ensuring data integrity, efficiency, and accuracy in report generation.

Business Process Management and Improvement

• Develop and standardize financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all business units.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for key financial processes, ensuring they are clearly defined, well-understood, and followed by all relevant stakeholders.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions, reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency in financial data management and reporting.
• Continuously improve existing processes to increase efficiency and accuracy while enhancing the decision-making process for senior leadership.
• Oversee and manage key FP&A projects, ensuring that all project timelines and objectives are met.

Budget Planning and Management:

• Assist in the annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and distribution of budgets and related reports.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a key liaison between the FP&A team and other departments and leadership, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Provide training and support to department heads and other stakeholders on related matters.

Management/Leadership:

• Provides mentoring and guidance to members of the Finance team fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborates with other members of the Corporate Finance management team to create a positive, respectful, and team-learning environment.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration within finance to implement change initiatives, enhance process