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Eloise Y. Lynum

Manager, Decision Support & Financial Planning Analytics
Leesburg,FL

Summary

Dynamic healthcare finance leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in decision support, enterprise cost accounting, data governance, and service-line analytics across complex, multi-entity hospital systems. Recognized for deep technical expertise in Syntellis CCA, Axiom EDS, Epic Cogito, and advanced costing models, along with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights for executives, clinicians, and operational teams. Known for building high-integrity financial models, strengthening revenue and cost structures, and leading multi-disciplinary analytic initiatives that improve organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Cost accounting professional with strong track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. Expertise in variance analysis, cost allocation, and financial reporting. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in using financial software and ERP systems to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Accountant (Manager-Level Role), Budget & Financial Planning

UF Health Shands
01.2023 - Current
  • Serve as the organization’s primary decision support leader, directing financial analytics, service-line evaluation, and cost modeling across Central Florida hospitals.
  • Key Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
  • Lead all strategic cost accounting functions, ensuring accurate MCA procedural weights, cost allocation tables, and defensible costing methodologies.
  • Act as functional owner of Syntellis Axiom EDS, overseeing data integrity, governance, user access, system optimization, and report automation.
  • Partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to provide scenario analyses, cost–benefit evaluations, and multi-year financial projections supporting major investments.
  • Produce comprehensive pro formas for program expansions, service redesigns, and capital planning.
  • Implement process redesigns improving reporting accuracy, data reliability, and analytic turnaround times.

Decision Support Analyst

01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Delivered high-impact financial analytics and reporting to support executive decision-making and operational performance.
  • Highlights:
  • Conducted service-line margin analyses leveraging Syntellis and Epic datasets.
  • Supported audits, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting by validating cost and financial data.
  • Developed dashboards and reporting structures for executive leadership.
  • Translated complex operational requirements into actionable financial insights.

Senior Financial Analyst – OR Service Line, Decision Support

Central Florida Health (UF Health)
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Provided financial leadership for Perioperative Services, one of the system’s highest-cost and highest-revenue service lines.
  • Highlights:
  • Designed procedure-level RVU costing models to strengthen accuracy of patient-level cost and profitability data.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies that led to measurable improvements in staffing, supply utilization, and case mix.
  • Led financial assessments to support OR expansion, capital purchases, and technology adoption.
  • Produced recurring operating dashboards used by COO and surgical leadership.
  • Actively served on the Value Analysis Committee, providing financial and ROI assessments.

Senior Financial Analyst – Decision Support

01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Highlights:
  • Led hospital-wide HPM Cost Accounting system implementation, acting as project owner for configuration, testing, training, and go-live.
  • Maintained cost allocation tables, MCA procedural weights, and monthly cost accounting cycles, ensuring audit-ready, defensible data.
  • Performed routine and ad-hoc cost data audits, validating accuracy of data flowing from financial systems.
  • Served as HPM System Administrator, overseeing ongoing system performance and optimization.
  • Prepared service-line and enterprise cost analyses supporting strategic planning initiatives.

Financial Analyst – Decision Support

01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Highlights:
  • Managed Trendstar/HPM cost accounting systems, including monthly uploads, reconciliations, and database maintenance.
  • Produced monthly financial, utilization, and cost reports for executive leadership.
  • Supported pro forma development, dashboard reporting, and budgeting activities.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Financial & Strategic Leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Accounts receivable management

GAAP

ERP system proficiency

Financial profitability analysis

Cash flow management

Comprehensive cost evaluation

Data analysis and reporting

Cost analysis frameworks

Financial forecasting

Financial variance analysis

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded multi-entity HPM cost accounting implementation, creating standardized, transparent costing methodologies.
  • Led adoption and governance of Syntellis Axiom EDS, significantly enhancing analytic accuracy and data consistency.
  • Built enterprise-level RVU-based and activity-based costing frameworks improving procedure-level financial precision.
  • Produced financial insights that shaped capital investments, strategic service-line expansions, and enterprise planning.
  • Recognized as a dependable analytics leader capable of improving processes, driving cross-functional alignment, and strengthening financial performance.

Additional Experience

Accounting Specialist Accounting Department | Reimbursement Analyst– Reimbursement Department | Cashier – Patient Financial Services, Central Florida Health – 600 East Dixie Avenue Leesburg, FL

Timeline

Cost Accountant (Manager-Level Role), Budget & Financial Planning

UF Health Shands
01.2023 - Current

Decision Support Analyst

01.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Financial Analyst – OR Service Line, Decision Support

Central Florida Health (UF Health)
01.2016 - 01.2021

Senior Financial Analyst – Decision Support

01.2010 - 01.2016

Financial Analyst – Decision Support

01.2005 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Edward Waters College
Eloise Y. LynumManager, Decision Support & Financial Planning Analytics