Director, Business Partnership Finance, NVA GP
National Veterinary Associates
Job Description
Job Title: Director, General Practice Business Partnership Finance
Position Summary
The Director of GP Business Partnership for Finance will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the General Practice Operations leadership team. This role is responsible for driving financial insight, operational performance, and business decision support across each GP division. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of financial acumen, operational understanding, and collaborative leadership to ensure strong alignment between Finance and Operations while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
Reports To: VP of GP Operations and VP of Finance
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the primary financial liaison to Operations, aligning financial and performance metrics with operational goals across divisions and sites
• Provide proactive, data-driven insights to guide decision-making, performance improvement, and long-term planning
• Lead analysis of monthly financial performance vs. plan, highlighting revenue and expense trends and identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Develop consistent financial reporting tools and dashboards that enable leaders to understand site P&Ls, key KPIs, trends, and profitability drivers
• Partner with functional leaders to develop business cases for future investment, assess ROI, and track performance of key initiatives
• Lead site-level financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for Operations, ensuring alignment with General Practice business objectives
• Develop and implement standardized financial operating policies (e.g., discounting, accounts receivable management, labor, credit card usage) to drive efficiency, accuracy and consistency
• Support the implementation of Vetcove (practice information management system) by providing recommendations on the best financial practices/standards
• Manage cross functional initiatives including communication, training, and change management to promote adoption and consistency across the organization
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, fostering trust, collaboration, and accountability between Finance, Operations and other key departments
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role partnering closely with Operations
• Proven track record of driving business results through strategic financial partnership
• Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting in a multi-site operations setting
• Proficiency in ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Oracle, Dayforce, Power BI)
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to travel to sites with Operational leaders
Preferred Skills
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated operational execution and decision-making capabilities
• Collaborative leader who builds trusted partnerships across functions
• Results-oriented with a bias for action and continuous improvement
• Skilled at balancing detail with big-picture perspective
• Passion for improving healthcare delivery and supporting veterinary care teams
Compensation: The total cash compensation (base and bonus) for this role ranges from $160,000-$210,000 with opportunity for long term incentive.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
