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Verina Ferris

Ocoee,FL

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at AdventHealth, excelling in budgetary analysis and effective leadership. Spearheaded a $22M expenditure plan and optimized finance workflows, showcasing advanced financial reporting skills and stakeholder engagement. Renowned for transforming financial strategies with innovative solutions and a forward-thinking approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SR. MANAGER-ORLANDO

ADVENTHEALTH
05.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with executives on LOS and Readmission initiatives.
  • Collaborated with Care Management leadership to expedite discharges through van procurement.
  • Coordinated with C-level stakeholders to formulate a $22M yearly expenditure plan.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and presented to C-Suite.
  • Prepared quarterly profitability analyses on service lines for presentation to C-Suite.
  • Supervised fiscal planning and execution for $17.6M annual capital fund.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

IHS
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Partner with top management to develop yearly financial forecasts worth $380M.
  • Prepared and presented monthly financial statements for review by IHS Senior Executive Council.
  • Compiled content for AHO Board meetings on a quarterly basis.
  • Reviewed urgent capital requests for Integrated Health System.
  • Liaison between Finance Directors and Senior Executives

SR. MANGER-ACUTE CARE SERVICES

ADVENTHEALTH
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Collaborate with Senior Executives to create budget forecast yearly valued at $60M
  • Prepared detailed reports for executive teams across departments such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Surgical Services, and Supply Chain.
  • Prepare monthly Intercompany transfers between entities
  • Present to C-Suite and executives major changes in budgeting process
  • Optimize workflow and processes post iSynergy Go-Live

SR. MANAGER-ISYNERGY

ADVENTHEALTH
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Lead IHS and AHO in implementing new PeopleSoft software
  • This software allows for optimization and efficiency in Finance, HR and Supply Chain
  • Converted 2018, 2019 and 2020 budget and actual financial statements for IHS and AHO hospitals
  • Ensured asset clean up before conversion to PeopleSoft
  • Trained finance leaders on the use of the software
  • Presented to C-Suite the major changes related to the implementation
  • Created and executed on professional plans for team

RESEARCH FINANCE LEAD ANALYST

FLORIDA HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Assisted diverse teams of leaders, physicians, and senior directors at Florida Hospital Research Institute by providing accurate information.
  • Coordinated post-award support for 170 active research studies, amounting to yearly funding worth $1.7 million.
  • Worked closely with Executive team to acquire National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation by managing a $10M budget

FINANCIAL PLANNING SENIOR ANALYST

FLORIDA HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 10.2015
  • Provided accurate and timely data for finance directors.
  • Synchronized $300M cost data with accounting standards.
  • Conducted bi-annual cost analysis to verify accurate allocations.
  • Produced tailored financial reports emphasizing profitability, volume, and costs.
  • Facilitated skill development among new hires through effective mentoring.

Education

MASTER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business

WEBSTER UNIVERISTY
Missouri City, MO
05.2017

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING - Accounting

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • Effective Leadership Abilities
  • Predictive Budgeting Skills
  • Capital budgeting
  • Workflow Enhancement
  • Long-Term Visioning
  • Strategic Idea Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Proficient in Axiom, Executive Daily Dashboard and Qlikview
  • Stakeholder engagement

References

References will be available upon request

Accomplishments

  • BEE Award
  • Step-Up Finance Leadership

Timeline

SR. MANAGER-ORLANDO

ADVENTHEALTH
05.2023 - Current

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

IHS
10.2022 - 05.2023

SR. MANGER-ACUTE CARE SERVICES

ADVENTHEALTH
02.2020 - 10.2022

SR. MANAGER-ISYNERGY

ADVENTHEALTH
09.2018 - 02.2020

RESEARCH FINANCE LEAD ANALYST

FLORIDA HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 09.2018

FINANCIAL PLANNING SENIOR ANALYST

FLORIDA HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 10.2015

MASTER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business

WEBSTER UNIVERISTY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING - Accounting

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

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