Director of FP&A

Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a PE backed healthcare company to hire a Director within their FP&A function.  The Director will report to senior leadership and will play a critical role in driving financial performance  and supporting strategic decision-making.  This individual will function as a hands-on, high-impact finance business partner, delivering actionable insights across the organization. The role requires a strong analytical foundation, operational mindset, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations that influence outcomes.  This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented platform where finance is deeply embedded in the business and expected to drive value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership across the organization to drive financial performance, with a focus on revenue optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Deliver timely, actionable insights through detailed financial and operational analysis
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling
• Provide analytical support across key functional areas such as operations, commercial teams, and support functions to evaluate unit economics, productivity, and profitability
• Support preparation of board-level materials, investor reporting, and executive presentations
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, partnering closely with finance leadership
• Evaluate and enhance reporting, forecasting, and business intelligence tools to improve decision-making capabilities
• Review financial results and reporting packages, providing clear and concise variance analysis and commentary
• Support strategic initiatives, including M&A evaluation, diligence, and integration efforts
• Operate within a high-accountability environment, contributing across multiple priorities as the business scales

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance
• Background in healthcare services in a multi-site operating environments preferred
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment strongly preferred
• Strong modeling skills financial models and perform advanced scenario analysis
• Strong understanding of operational drivers and financial levers within a services-based business
• Experience supporting executive leadership, investors, and board-level reporting
• Advanced analytical skills with experience working with large datasets and business intelligence tools

Personal Profile

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong bias toward action
• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality—ability to toggle between strategic and tactical levels
• Strong business partner with the ability to influence decision-making across functions
• Excellent communication skills
• Naturally curious, with a desire to understand the business at a deep level
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity and ownership mindset

Why This Opportunity

• Join a high-growth, PE-backed platform with significant runway
• Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to strategic initiatives and value creation
• Be part of a culture that values performance, ownership, and impact
• Clear path for continued growth and advancement into senior leadership