Craig Fault
Strategic Financial Analyst
Professional Overview
Craig Fault is a seasoned Strategic Financial Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He excels at leveraging his deep financial expertise to drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements within complex healthcare organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Strategic Financial Analyst at Sharp HealthCare, Craig is responsible for providing in-depth financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support the organization's long-term strategic objectives. He collaborates cross-functionally to identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and implement cost-saving initiatives that have resulted in significant financial savings.
Career Progression
Craig's career trajectory has been marked by progressive leadership roles within the finance departments of prominent healthcare providers. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Consultant at CD Consulting, where he provided strategic financial advisory services to healthcare clients. Earlier in his career, Craig held various finance management positions at Sharp HealthCare, including Senior Consultant, Finance Manager, and Finance Supervisor, steadily advancing his skills and responsibilities.
Academic Background
Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honors. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership training programs to further enhance his strategic decision-making capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Cost management and optimization
- Business performance analysis and reporting
- Strategic planning and decision support
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Sharp HealthCare, Craig has played a pivotal role in implementing several initiatives that have delivered measurable financial and operational improvements. He led a comprehensive review of the organization's revenue cycle processes, identifying $3.2 million in potential annual savings through process streamlining and automation. Additionally, Craig spearheaded the development of a custom financial reporting dashboard that provided real-time visibility into key performance indicators, enabling more informed decision-making by executive leadership.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving tangible results, Craig Fault is a highly valuable asset to the healthcare industry. He is committed to leveraging his financial expertise to support the long-term growth and sustainability of Sharp HealthCare and other leading healthcare organizations.
