Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Laura Lesinski is an experienced finance executive with a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support. As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Fairview Health Services, she leverages her expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting to drive organizational growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Fairview Health Services, Laura is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning and analysis functions. In this role, she develops long-term financial strategies, implements robust forecasting and budgeting processes, and provides valuable financial insights to support executive decision-making. Under her leadership, the FP&A team has delivered enhanced financial visibility and improved the company's ability to respond to market dynamics.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Laura held various finance leadership roles at Be The Match, a national nonprofit organization. As a Senior Finance Manager, she supported the Donor and Collection Services vertical, driving process improvements and optimizing financial performance. She also served as the Hyperion Product Owner, leading the implementation and adoption of a new financial planning and reporting system.
Earlier in her career, Laura progressed through positions of increasing responsibility at Be The Match, including Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, and Manager of Medical Expense Analysis and Pricing. She began her professional journey as a Cost Accountant and Financial Analyst at Be The Match, after gaining international tax experience at Deloitte & Touche and Arthur Andersen.
Academic Background
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial modeling and data visualization
- Process improvement and system implementation
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Financial reporting and decision support
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Laura has spearheaded numerous successful initiatives that have had a tangible impact on the organizations she has served. At Fairview Health Services, she has driven the implementation of advanced financial planning and analysis tools, enabling the company to make more informed, data-driven decisions. At Be The Match, she played a pivotal role in optimizing the financial performance of the Donor and Collection Services vertical and leading the successful deployment of a new financial planning and reporting system.
Conclusion
With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors, Laura Lesinski has demonstrated a proven track record of driving financial excellence and strategic decision support. As the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Fairview Health Services, she is poised to continue her career trajectory, leveraging her deep expertise to guide the organization towards sustained growth and profitability.
