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Andrew Norton

Professional Summary



Professional Overview



Andrew Norton is an accomplished financial planning and analysis executive with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Sr Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at NorthStar Anesthesia, he leverages his deep expertise in labor analytics, financial operations, and workforce management to drive strategic decision-making and optimize organizational performance.

Experience Summary



Current Role



As the Sr Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at NorthStar Anesthesia, a leading provider of anesthesia services, Andrew is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. He works closely with the executive team to provide critical insights that inform strategic initiatives and support the organization's growth objectives. Under his leadership, the FP&A function has become a key strategic partner, helping to drive operational efficiencies and improve financial performance.

Career Progression



Prior to his current role, Andrew held various leadership positions in the healthcare industry, including Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at NorthStar Anesthesia, Director of Labor Analytics at Tenet Healthcare, and several roles at Parkland Hospital, where he spearheaded labor operations optimization initiatives and managed the finance operations function. His diverse experience, coupled with his strong analytical and problem-solving skills, has enabled him to consistently deliver measurable improvements in financial and operational outcomes.

Academic Background



Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he specialized in Finance and Operations Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Areas of Expertise



  • Financial planning and analysis

  • Labor analytics and workforce management

  • Financial operations optimization

  • Strategic decision-making and performance management

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management


Professional Impact



Throughout his career, Andrew has demonstrated a track record of driving organizational transformation and delivering tangible results. At Parkland Hospital, he led a labor operations optimization project that yielded over $5 million in annual cost savings. As the Director of Labor Analytics at Tenet Healthcare, he developed innovative analytical models that enabled the organization to enhance staffing efficiency and improve patient care delivery.

Conclusion



With his extensive expertise in financial planning, labor analytics, and healthcare operations, Andrew is poised to continue making a significant impact at NorthStar Anesthesia. He is committed to leveraging his skills and experience to support the organization's growth and profitability objectives, while also contributing to the overall advancement of the healthcare industry.