VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to support a healthcare provider in Stamford, Connecticut. This long-term contract position will focus on strengthening budgeting practices, improving financial forecasting, and building robust modeling tools that support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in healthcare finance, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights around liquidity, spending, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of annual and monthly budgeting frameworks to improve planning accuracy and business visibility.
• Build and enhance cash flow forecasts and integrated three-statement financial models to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Provide senior-level guidance on model design, structure, and assumptions to ensure consistency, usability, and reliability.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis that helps leadership evaluate liquidity, cost controls, and opportunities for expense optimization.
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve forecasting methods and align financial plans with organizational priorities.
• Support month-end financial review activities by analyzing results, identifying trends, and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
• Prepare clear financial reporting and executive-ready materials that communicate risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen financial planning, reporting quality, and overall decision support within the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close within complex organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and three-statement model development.
• Experience producing financial reporting and analysis that informs executive-level decision-making.
• Knowledge of liquidity planning, cost management, and expense optimization strategies.
• Prior experience in the healthcare industry, preferably supporting a healthcare provider environment.
• Ability to advise on financial model structure, interpret complex data, and present actionable recommendations clearly.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.