About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Work with Entity CFOs and senior functional leaders to bring relevant insights and analysis to inform key decisions across the organization.Develop and deploy enterprise capabilities, including processes and tools, that facilitate effective decision-making across the organization.Oversee the preparation, delivery, and analysis of the system wide financial planning and reporting capabilities (e.g. budgeting, financial operating reports, and cost analysis as well as business case development on capital and other significant projects).Participate in the development of the company’s strategic plan and Annual Integrated Strategic and Financial Plan.Lead development and maintenance of multi-year strategic plan models that incorporate the financial impacts of the company’s strategic initiatives.Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models that support current and long-term strategic initiatives and decisions, including business case development for new initiatives, M&A and integration activities.Drive scenario planning on future strategic initiatives and instilling measurement parameters for determining success.Assist in M&A modeling, due diligence and integration activities to support acquisition reviews, valuation, and the integration into current operational and financial structures.

Key Responsibilities include:

Works with Entity CFOs and system functional leadership to create a fluid strategic planning and review process and mechanisms by which to keep the financial strategic plan current and leaders, as well as the Board informed of market developments.  Activities include:Implements management controls and reporting procedures to ensure consistent quality of strategic financial planning input across the organization.Develop financial models and forecasts.Provides the tools and processes that enable effective decision-making across the organization incorporating appropriate complexity and sophistication relevant to nature of the decision.Ensures that initiatives and projects are prioritized and aligned with business needs and strategy.Collaborates with other leaders to support broader growth objectives throughout the organization as appropriate and provides functional direction or project oversight, as requested, for strategy, entity planning or business development functions.Promotes effective execution of financial strategic priorities through the development of key system strategic initiatives and programs.Cultivates strong, positive and collaborative relationships with staff and leadership at all levels to ensure credibility and buy-in for initiatives and drives decision making that sustains organizational change.Identifies and develops plans for new business models and revenue generating opportunities including clinical program development, geographic expansion, and practice or other business acquisitions which align with the organization’s business development goals.Analyzes industry dynamics and the competitive landscapePerform financial analysis, due diligence and negotiations related to M&As, JVs, and other business development opportunities.  Develops and communicates the financial strategic business proposals to obtain executive leadership and Board support for proposed business development initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

MBAMinimum of ten (15) years of experience in a financial leadership role and demonstrated experience in system annual budgeting processes, strategic development, business growth, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures.

Additional Information:

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc.  This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.