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Patrick Whaley

Patrick Whaley


Sr Financial Analyst
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Professional Overview


Patrick Whaley is an experienced financial analyst with a strong track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering data-driven insights to support operational and business decision-making. With a focus on the healthcare industry, he excels at analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends and opportunities, and providing recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As a Sr Financial Analyst at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Patrick is responsible for overseeing the hospital's financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and reporting processes. He collaborates cross-functionally with department heads and senior leadership to develop and monitor financial performance metrics, identify areas for cost savings, and implement process improvements. Through his strategic insights and analytical expertise, Patrick has played a key role in enhancing the hospital's financial management and decision-making capabilities.

Career Progression


Prior to his current role, Patrick held positions as a Senior Analyst, Payer Strategy & Contracting at Partners HealthCare and a Senior Finance Analyst at Kaiser Permanente: The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG). He began his career as a Consultant and Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting, where he gained valuable experience in financial consulting and project management.

Academic Background


Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Areas of Expertise


  • Financial analysis and modeling

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Payer contract management and strategy

  • Revenue cycle optimization

  • Process improvement and operational efficiency

  • Data-driven decision-making

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams


Professional Impact


Throughout his career, Patrick has demonstrated a talent for identifying and implementing strategic initiatives that drive tangible improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency. At Partners HealthCare, he played a pivotal role in renegotiating payer contracts, resulting in a 7% increase in revenue. At Kaiser Permanente, he spearheaded a project to streamline the revenue cycle process, which led to a 15% reduction in days in accounts receivable.

Conclusion


With his extensive experience in the healthcare industry, proven analytical skills, and strategic mindset, Patrick Whaley is poised to continue making a significant impact as a Sr Financial Analyst. He is committed to leveraging data-driven insights to support his organization's financial goals and drive sustainable growth.