Yana-Renee Telfer
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Professional Overview
Yana-Renee Telfer is a skilled and accomplished Senior Financial Planning Analyst with over 9 years of experience in the healthcare and higher education sectors. Leveraging her expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making, she has made significant contributions to the financial well-being and operational efficiency of the organizations she has served.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Financial Planning Analyst at Mount Sinai Health System, Yana-Renee is responsible for providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to support the organization's long-term growth and sustainability. She oversees the development of comprehensive financial models and forecasts, analyzes budget variances, and identifies opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. Yana-Renee's analytical acumen and collaborative approach have enabled her to drive impactful initiatives that have improved the financial performance of the health system.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Yana-Renee served as a Financial Planning Analyst at Mount Sinai Health System, where she played a crucial role in implementing financial planning and budgeting processes that enhanced the organization's financial visibility and decision-making. Before joining Mount Sinai, she held the position of Financial Analyst at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she contributed to the university's financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions.
Academic Background
Yana-Renee holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Baruch College, where she graduated with honors. She is known for her analytical prowess and innovative problem-solving skills, which she has consistently applied to drive organizational success.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Budget management and variance analysis
- Strategic financial planning and decision support
- Healthcare financial operations and performance optimization
- Data analysis and business intelligence
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Yana-Renee has consistently delivered measurable impact through her financial expertise and strategic thinking. At Mount Sinai Health System, she spearheaded the implementation of a new financial planning and budgeting system, which enhanced financial visibility and enabled more informed decision-making. Her data-driven insights have been instrumental in identifying cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generating initiatives, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organization.
Conclusion
Yana-Renee Telfer is a strategic and data-driven financial planning professional with a proven track record of success in the healthcare and higher education sectors. Her ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, coupled with her collaborative leadership style, make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to optimize its financial performance and achieve its long-term goals.
