Erik Holmberg, CPA

Senior Director of Financial Planning

Professional Overview
Erik Holmberg is an experienced financial planning and analysis executive with a focus on the healthcare industry. In his current role as Senior Director of Financial Planning at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, he leads a team responsible for strategic financial planning, business decision support, and performance management for this leading academic medical center.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Senior Director of Financial Planning, Erik oversees the development of annual operating and capital budgets exceeding $2 billion. He collaborates closely with executive leadership to provide decision-support analysis and drive financial strategies that enable Dana-Farber to fulfill its mission of providing world-class cancer care and advancing cancer research. Under Erik's leadership, the financial planning team has streamlined budgeting processes, optimized resource allocation, and implemented advanced analytics to enhance financial visibility and agility.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Erik served as Director of Business Planning & Decision Support at Dana-Farber, where he led initiatives to enhance the organization's financial modeling capabilities and provide robust data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience in transaction advisory services and healthcare assurance as a manager at EY and in various roles at BDO USA and Feeley & Driscoll.

Academic Background
Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Boston College and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has demonstrated a commitment to professional development, participating in executive education programs and maintaining active involvement in industry associations such as the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Healthcare financial management

• Strategic decision support

• Performance management and reporting

• Budgeting and resource optimization

• Financial modeling and data analytics

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Erik has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. At Dana-Farber, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's financial strategies, enabling it to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Erik's expertise and collaborative approach have been instrumental in aligning financial objectives with clinical and operational priorities, ultimately enhancing the institution's ability to fulfill its mission and deliver exceptional patient care.

Conclusion
With his in-depth understanding of healthcare finance, proven track record of strategic financial planning, and commitment to excellence, Erik Holmberg is a highly respected leader in the industry. In his current role at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, he continues to drive financial and operational excellence, positioning the organization for continued success in the years to come.