United States onlyGuidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care. Join us in making a lasting impact!
Description:
Title: FP&A Manager
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Finance
Department/Location: Finance / Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance, this individual will serve as a key strategic partner across Guidelight Health, bringing financial rigor and analytical insight to decision-making as we continue to scale nationally. This is a high-impact role suited for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is eager to help shape the company’s financial future. The FP&A Manager will own core planning and reporting processes, build scalable financial models, and partner closely with clinic operations, growth, and clinical leadership to evaluate new initiatives and drive performance across our PHP and IOP programs.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes, partnering closely with functional and clinic leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and strategy-aligned submissions.
- Build dynamic financial models, KPI dashboards, and scenario analyses that inform business planning and support new clinic openings, service line expansions, and capital investment decisions.
- Drive long-range strategic planning efforts, developing financial frameworks that support margin improvement, market expansion, and multi-site growth.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present executive-level financial reports, variance analyses, and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making by clinic and senior leadership.
- Track and communicate key performance indicators across clinic operations, including patient volumes, revenue per visit, staffing ratios, payer mix, and operating margins.
- Take full ownership of financial analyses and strategic projects through to final recommendations, building Board- and leadership-ready materials that distill complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Operational & Revenue Cycle Support
- Develop strong cross-functional partnerships with clinic, operations, and clinical leadership, facilitating regular financial reviews and serving as a strategic thought partner to drive performance improvement.
- Partner with accounting, revenue cycle management, and operational teams to ensure financial data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support payer mix reviews and reimbursement trend monitoring.
- Continuously improve financial reporting tools, forecasting methodologies, and dashboard capabilities to enhance accuracy, transparency, and usability; drive initiatives to advance process automation and financial systems integration.
- Strategic Projects
- Lead financial diligence and scenario planning for business cases related to new clinic openings, payer contract negotiations, and market expansion opportunities.
- Model and measure the ROI of strategic initiatives, including technology investments, automation opportunities, and operational improvement efforts.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership to evaluate opportunities, risks, and cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management consulting, or healthcare financial operations; multi-site healthcare or outpatient behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of healthcare reimbursement, payer mix, and clinic operational drivers.
- Skills & Competencies
- Deep financial modeling expertise with the ability to synthesize complex data into insights that drive executive decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, growth, clinical, and IT teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing projects and competing priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Proven discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in behavioral health, outpatient mental health, or tech-enabled healthcare services.
- Background in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate development.
- Proficiency with EHR-integrated reporting or billing analytics platforms.
- Experience championing AI, automation, and data visualization tools to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com
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Benefits & Perks
At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to each other.
As a Guidelight teammate, working 32+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance.
- Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time they need, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration
- 401(k): With company match.
- Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable.
- Professional Development: Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
- Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.
