Job Summary
This position serves as a key financial leader for UC Davis Health (UCDH) which is comprised of the Medical Center hospital and clinics, Community Physician Group, UCDMC Medical Group, School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. The Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis serves as an advisor to the UCDH Chief Financial Officer and has direct management responsibility for the following departments: Decision Support Services, Budget Planning and Analysis, and Strategic Planning and Capital Finance. Apply By Date Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT; screening and selection can begin any time Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Health Administration, or another related field is required.
- Fifteen or more years of progressive financial experience in an organization comparable to UCDH in terms of budget, size, complexity, and scope of operation is required, preferably in higher education or academic health.
- Seven or more years of managerial experience.
- Experience gaining credibility and partnering effectively with medical staff to achieve desired facility-specific and organizational outcomes.
- Proven experience and track record of success in leading profitable financial operations for a large, complex enterprise.
- Leadership skills to actively participate in building the vision, mission and goals of the organization.
- Ability to develop a team of analysts to perform advanced analysis using a variety of computer applications.
- Builds strong, trusting relationships at all levels within the organization and across the system.
- Proven track record of constructing new and innovative solutions to meet changing organizational strategies and goals.
- Proven track record of developing and motivating managers and staff to achieve strategic objectives and maintain accountability.
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings in a decisive, yet collaborative and professional manner.
- Skilled in strategically and proactively creating and managing financial solutions resulting in organizational growth and success.
- Skilled in coaching and developing direct reports that results in enhanced performance outcomes.
- Able to quickly assess and assimilate organizational and industry financial dynamics and make appropriate decisions related to new initiatives.
- Proven track record of constructing new and innovative solutions to meet changing organizational strategies and goals
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and all applicable statements of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).
- Advanced knowledge of hospital finance and reimbursement principles.
- Management skills to hire, train, motivate, coach, develop, evaluate, recognize, reward, and discipline all levels of staff.
- Analytical skills to gather and evaluate data from a variety of sources, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Communication skills, both oral and written, to convey information, analyses, conclusions and recommendations in a clear and concise manner that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Preferred Qualifications
- HFMA Certification at CHFP level and/or licensed CPA is preferred
Key Responsibilities Percentages of time allocated to functions are a guideline only. Individual assignments and time actually worked in each functional area may vary based on the department's operational needs. 30% - Budgets
- Works in conjunction with several peers to produce the financial component of the annual net patient revenue budget including but not limited to:
The Vice President of Finance and Accounting Services will provide assumptions regarding appropriate historical payor performance and the impact on reserves. The Vice President Government Reimbursement and Managed Care Operations will provide assumptions on governmental payor trends, supplemental payments, and cost report impact. The Vice President of Revenue Services will provide collection and payor mix assumptions and insights in coordination with the Vice President of Finance and Accounting Services and Vice President Government Reimbursement and Managed Care Operations.
- Coordinates revenue and expense assumptions between the School of Medicine and Medical Center, ensuring that assumptions between the departments are coordinated and validated.
- Produces the annual capital budget for capital investments, property, plant and equipment, and debt.
- In conjunction with UCDH leadership, oversees preparation of the Medical Center, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing budgets annually, completing them on a timely basis and ensuring that they are reasonable, balanced and meet the missions of UCDH.
- Manages operational benchmark process within UCDH to monitor and improve productivity performance.
20% - Decision Support
- Oversees development and maintenance of the UCDH Cost Accounting system. This includes applying current activity based costing methodologies, building payer contract modeling assumptions to support payer negotiations, maintaining interfaces with EPIC to load/reconcile daily revenue, and reconcile monthly to the general ledger for expenses and third-party allocations.
- Provides expertise and leadership in utilizing information technology systems, methods, and vendors, to plan, implement, and coordinate a high-quality data integrity program that focuses on maintaining accurate and reliable patient data within the department's cost accounting and decision support system.
- Coordinate, plan, and implement a variety of complex analysis related to patient volumes, service line profitability, cost initiatives and physician centered metrics with a focus on improving the financial performance of UCDH.
- Lead payor contract modeling and analysis supporting roughly $2 billion in Commercial annual revenues.
- Direct and lead the building and the maintenance of complex business intelligence solutions in collaboration with UCDH leadership to identify and analyze business opportunities, trends, goals and achievement in all operational and clinical areas.
- Lead UCDH in developing Financial Stewardship goals for cost reduction by identifying opportunities in utilization reduction by service lines, and staffing efficiencies by process redesign as identified by benchmark comparisons.
- Maintains adequate levels of data security and training to ensure that sensitive patient and financial information is not disseminated beyond appropriate levels of management authority.
10% - Financial Planning
- Collaborates with Marketing and strategic planning staff to develop service-line volume and statistic projections based on market-share, technology assessments and utilization assumptions.
- Develops inflation and productivity assumptions, including projections of changes in technology and workforce development.
- Develops gross and net revenue assumptions based on trends in government payer and managed care contracting fee arrangements.
- Produces long-range financial forecasts using the UC Medical Center forecasting model. Develops alternative scenarios and sensitivity analysis based on major planning assumptions. Presents findings to senior management. Analyzes and reports forecasted and actual variances.
- Provides financial and statistical data and analyses to apprise UCDH leaders, faculty and staff of current trends and issues, and to inform decisions on financial and strategic decisions.
- Develops financial analysis associated with major business plans to assess potential risks and returns. Prepares Return on Investment analysis and impact on overall organization financial results.
- Monitors the use of funds for the Schools of Medicine and Nursing and recommends any updates to fund source use.
- Assists in the development of funds flow models between UCDMC and the SOM.
10% - Capital/Investment Plan and Cash Flow Forecase
- In collaboration with the UCDH Vice President of Finance and Accounting Services, produces base cash flow forecast, incorporating the net operating revenue and expense budget and current capital and cash commitments.
- Identifies funds available for investment. Collaborates with UCDH CFO on funds flow oversight between the medical center and professional schools.
- Develops multiple scenario forecast modeling different assumptions for debt financing, cost savings initiatives to meet target financial ratio benchmarks.
- Presents capital investment request summary to senior management for approval.
- Incorporates approved capital and investment pools into cash flow forecast and tests forecast for compliance with UCOP reserve and cash requirements and debt covenants.
- Assists in development of financial feasibility studies and participates in the debt financing due-diligence process.
- Tracks actual performance to plan and presents forecasted and actual variance to senior management.
10% - UCDH Financial Leadership
- In collaboration with the UCDH VP of Finance and Accounting Services, designs and produces the UCDH monthly operational and statistical reports and dashboards for senior management, physician leaders, and key management and support staff.
- Actively participates in the financial leadership of UCDH as a member of the UCDH finance team.
- Represents the Finance Department in key strategic decisions and as requested, represents the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in meetings regarding UCDH's financial perspective.
10% - Consulting Services
- Financial Systems
- Partners with other finance team members to assess existing financial applications and user requirements. In partnership with the UCDH VP of Finance and Accounting Services, recommends strategies to provide integrated financial reporting and decision-making tools to all entities of UCDH.
- Continuously seeks improvement to application of existing financial systems.
- Financial Information Access
- Ensures that all staff have access to financial analytical information either in written form or via oral communication.
- Provides all levels of staff with the tools necessary to manage budget and analyze variances.
- Educate non-finance staff on financial issues through education sessions and training materials.
10% - Leadership
- Vision
- Actively participates in the development of the vision, mission and goals for UCDH.
- Shares the vision, mission, goals and core values with staff, continuously encouraging them to adopt these.
- Motivates others by communicating a compelling sense of the organization's future.
- Recognizes staff behaviors which support the vision.
- Creates a supportive environment that fosters individual motivation resulting in high levels of individual and team performance.
- Communicates the organization's vision and translates it into a corresponding department vision.
- Management and Supervision
- Keeps employees informed by communicating in a clear, effective and timely manner, using a variety of formats, e.g., team meetings, in-services, bulletin boards, meeting summaries, etc.
- Demonstrates respect for and gives all levels of staff a voice in shaping their work environment.
- Ensures appropriate job descriptions with consistent standards exist for all staff.
- Develops and coaches staff, assuring that they pursue personal development activities and have access to education required to perform job duties.
- Ensures competency of all staff through consistent application of standards and annual performance evaluations.
- Conducts selection procedures according to UCDH policies and procedures, providing complete documentation regarding hiring decisions.
- When necessary, handle staff performance concerns by clearly stating actions needed to correct problems and working with UCDH Labor Relations to initiate corrective action if required.
Department Overview Department is responsible for the overall financial operations of UC Davis Health, which includes the School of Medicine, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Medical Center, and the Medical Group. Department Specific Job Scope Involves the provision of patient-level financial and clinical data and analysis to inform the medical center or health system's operational, financial and strategic decision making. Includes the development of a case-based operating budget for patient volume, detailed utilization projections and gross revenue. Oversees the service line profitability reporting, the cost accounting system, and the decision support system integration of clinical and financial data in a patient-centric repository. Executive oversight of capital finance including capital budgeting, management of capital purchasing, capitalization and capital accounting. Provides for the measurement and benchmarking of business operations in relation to best business practices for the healthcare industry and internal business objectives. Position Information
- Full Salary Grade Range: $240,500 - $507,500
- Salary Frequency: Annually, paid monthly in arrears
- Salary Grade: Grade 32
- UC Job Title: DECISION SUPP MGR 4
- UC Job Code: 005741
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100
- Shift (Work Schedule): TBD
- Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165), Rancho Cordova
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work). Commutable residency is expected.
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Position is hybrid for work environment, but relocation to California is required. Located within Sacramento metro area is preferred in order to be readily available to participate in in-person leadership meetings. Special Requirements
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
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University of California- Davis Health
Lead payor contract modeling and analysis supporting roughly $2billion in Commercial annual revenues.
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
Jun 05, 2026