Florence Simon
Financial Director | Los Angeles, California
Professional Overview
Florence Simon is an accomplished Financial Director with over a decade of experience driving financial strategy and operational excellence across the healthcare industry. In her current role at Northwell Health, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, analyzing key performance metrics, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and achieve organizational objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Financial Director at Northwell Health since 2019, Florence is responsible for managing the organization's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting functions. She oversees a team of financial analysts and controllers, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, cash flow analyses, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Under her guidance, Northwell Health has achieved a 12% increase in operating margins and a 15% reduction in overall costs through the implementation of innovative cost-saving initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Northwell Health, Florence served as the Senior Financial Analyst at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she played a key role in streamlining the organization's financial reporting processes and identifying opportunities for revenue growth. Before that, she held various finance roles at Kaiser Permanente, gaining valuable experience in healthcare financial management and contributing to the successful implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Academic Background
Florence holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cost management and optimization
- Revenue cycle management
- Healthcare financial regulations and compliance
- Strategic decision-making and business partnering
- Team leadership and process improvement
Professional Impact
At Northwell Health, Florence has spearheaded the implementation of a data-driven financial reporting system, enabling the organization to make more informed, data-driven decisions. She has also played a pivotal role in negotiating favorable contracts with key vendors, resulting in significant cost savings. Additionally, Florence has actively contributed to industry forums and conferences, sharing her expertise in healthcare financial management and serving as a thought leader in the field.
Conclusion
With her strong financial acumen, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational efficiency, Florence Simon is poised to continue making a lasting impact in the healthcare industry. As Northwell Health's Financial Director, she is committed to leveraging her expertise to support the organization's growth and ensure its long-term financial sustainability.
