Amy Sandusky
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Healthcare finance leader with 20+ years of experience across provider, payer, and managed care organizations, leading budgeting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, forecasting, value-based care finance, pricing, claims analytics, and enterprise process improvement. Proven record partnering with operational leaders, strengthening controls, improving financial visibility, and developing teams in complex healthcare environments.
Experienced with financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Utilizes strong leadership and strategic thinking to drive financial performance. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving impactful results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
MDwise, a McLaren Company
05.2025 - Current
- Direct finance operations for the health plan, including financial reporting, asset control, disbursements, financial statement preparation, regulatory filings, and external audit coordination with no audit findings during tenure.
- Lead, develop, and evaluate finance staff of 10, creating accountability, succession depth, and opportunities for professional growth. Propelled team performance by setting priorities, communicating strategic objectives, and fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage departmental budgets and finance resources for 350K members and 3.8M annual member months, aligning priorities and staffing to support organizational goals and service delivery. Includes $1.6B annual revenue, $1.8B medical expense and $102M administrative expense budget (2025).
- Strengthen compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies while improving the reliability and timeliness of finance operations through automation implementation to deliver accurate results per regulatory compliance.
- Partner with internal executive leadership team and stakeholders at NAIC and Indiana Department of Insurance to optimize workflows, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance finance service solutions.
- Provide financial leadership across claims administration and provider payment processes, leveraging knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and healthcare finance operations.
- Translate complex financial and operational issues into actionable recommendations for executive leadership team and cross-functional partners.
- Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, applying strong analytical, decision-making, and project leadership skills to advance department objectives.
- Support training, process standardization, and adoption of improved practices that increase consistency, efficiency, and team effectiveness by reducing process turnaround time and increasing precision.
- Led budgeting and accounting for value-based care portfolio supporting 200K members, $700M revenue, $600M claims.
- Delivered zero material findings across annual GAAP audit, IDOI triennial exam, and CMS financial exam.
- Directed finance reporting, asset control, disbursements, financial statements, audits, and regulatory filings.
Manager–Financial Reporting and Budgeting
Indiana University Health
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Directed accounting, internal controls, internal and external reporting, budgeting, and audit of Value Based Care products by actively collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining transparency in processes, and setting clear performance metrics.
- Developed annual operating budget and oversaw accounting for Value Based Care book of business which included nearly 200K members, $700M revenue and $600M claims.
- Enhanced financial procedures and reporting methodology to ensure compliance with GAAP and SAP.
- Managed, coached, and assessed a team of 7 finance staff, fostering their expertise and encouraging their professional development.
- Consistently achieved successful submission of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance requirements of the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
- No material findings from annual GAAP Audits (consolidated entity), IDOI Triennial Risk-Focused Exam, or CMS Financial Exam.
Consultant
United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Analyzed data extracted from the Air Force Total Ownership Cost (AFTOC) database.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline logistics processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic plans for life cycle management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for procurement and acquisition tasks.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Facilitated training sessions on new systems and protocols, increasing team competency and engagement.
Consultant
United States Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM), Business Process Improvement (BPI)
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Created and revised Six Sigma process improvement tools for application by USAFMCOM.
- Standardized financial and business processes that improved efficiency and strengthened control environments.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition strategies for military systems.
- Developed comprehensive lifecycle management plans enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness.
Consultant
United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered data analysis and operational recommendations supporting readiness, maintenance, and resource alignment.
- Designed and delivered Excel training for 20+ personnel in a field recovery environment.
- Developed comprehensive emergency management strategies enhancing organizational resilience and response capabilities.
- Led cross-functional teams to assess risks and implement mitigation measures for disaster preparedness initiatives.
Financial Team Lead and Senior Financial Analyst, Group Benefits
Gregory & Appel Insurance
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Sourced advanced Excel to lead and conduct a full clinic evaluation project for multiple clients (comprehensive claims analysis).
- Directed a health benefits data warehouse vendor selection and implementation process for self-funded book of business.
- Senior Financial Analyst, Group Benefits December 2014 – July 2016
- Evaluated plan designs, contribution strategies, and funding arrangements to achieve client health benefit goals and financial requirements. Provided design, pricing, and evaluation of insurance plans. Developed and analyzed reports to measure utilization, cost data, clinical outcomes, network performance and methodology levers for existing and prospective clients.
- Managed 25+ self-funded client deliverables.
- Established best practices for actuarial and risk decision support models.
Manager of Financial Reporting - Corporate
Magellan Health
10.2010 - 12.2014
- Administered enterprise reporting database and improved reporting through automation, standardization, and process change.
- Supported executives and business units with timely analytics, reporting enhancements, and budget/forecast data readiness.
- Built underwriting and pricing models for sales teams.
- Developed ROI model for site consolidation and clinical program improvements.
- Revised allocation methodology across contracts.
- Revamped monthly close reports to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with corporate Audit team to evaluate annual MLR process documentation and methodology.
- Financial Analyst III, Behavioral Health October 2004 – December 2014
Financial Consultant, Market Revenue Enhancement & Analysis
Humana Insurance
09.2007 - 11.2012
- Provided financial consultation and analytic support to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky market leadership through management of local medical cost improvement initiatives.
- Used SQL to identify emerging medical claims trends.
- Automated finance and sales reports.
- Monitored monthly administrative expenses and drove a 10% budget surplus.
- Constructed financial projection tool.
Senior Financial Analyst, Actuary Department
UnitedHealthcare (Golden Rule Insurance)
11.2005 - 09.2007
- Built pricing and underwriting models supporting profitability objective. Performed trend and cost-benefit analysis using relational databases, statistical software, and Excel.
- Sales Analyst II, Sales and Marketing Department August 2003 – November 2005
- Analyzed and trended sales, claims, and membership data. Developed reporting metrics for sales departments.
- Sales Analyst I, Sales and Marketing Department August 2002 – August 2003
- Generated sales forecasts. Developed and maintained multiple departmental and executive reports.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
IndianapolisBachelor of Science - Marketing
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INSkills
- Six Sigma Green Belt Financial Analysis & Projections Budget Development Administrative Expense Mgmt Claims Trend Mitigation Strategic Plan Development Statutory Reporting GAAP Adherence Pricing and Sales Management
- Advanced Excel Visio Essbase Lawson SQL Oracle SmartView Power BI PeopleSoft UKG Pro
Accomplishments
· Led budgeting and accounting for value-based care portfolio supporting 200K members, $700M revenue, $600M claims.
· Delivered zero material findings across annual GAAP audit, IDOI triennial exam, and CMS financial exam.
· Directed finance reporting, asset control, disbursements, financial statements, audits, and regulatory filings.
Timeline
Director of Finance
MDwise, a McLaren Company
05.2025 - Current
Manager–Financial Reporting and Budgeting
Indiana University Health
05.2022 - 05.2025
Consultant
United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Consultant
United States Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM), Business Process Improvement (BPI)
03.2020 - 09.2020
Consultant
United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
11.2019 - 03.2020
Financial Team Lead and Senior Financial Analyst, Group Benefits
Gregory & Appel Insurance
07.2016 - 03.2019
Manager of Financial Reporting - Corporate
Magellan Health
10.2010 - 12.2014
Financial Consultant, Market Revenue Enhancement & Analysis
Humana Insurance
09.2007 - 11.2012
Senior Financial Analyst, Actuary Department
UnitedHealthcare (Golden Rule Insurance)
11.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
SELECTED LEADERSHIP IMPACT
- Led budgeting and accounting for value-based care portfolio supporting 200K members, $700M revenue, $600M claims.
- Delivered zero material findings across annual GAAP audit, IDOI triennial exam, and CMS financial exam.
- Directed finance reporting, asset control, disbursements, financial statements, audits, and regulatory filings.