Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY
The financial analyst is responsible for maintaining financial integrity and accuracy in a changing strategic and financial landscape. The analyst must have a deep understanding of the unique debt and insurance landscape in healthcare in addition to excellent accounting knowledge and financial modeling and analysis skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepares financial reports and statements.
- Analyzes spending.
- Develops strategies to streamline expenditures and improve the company’s bottom line.
- Performs a wide variety of financial reporting, modeling, and related analyses for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Prepares and reviews general ledger information.
- Compiles and prepares financial statements and reports
- Assists in annual budgetary procedures.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
- Critical understanding of the P&L, Balance Sheet, and their impact on cash.
- Cash flow forecasting with complex working capital knowledge.
- Verbal and written communication skills to “translate” financial results to non-finance healthcare professionals.
- Thorough understanding of the ethical and financial obligations of the organization.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong business partnering skills and collaboration across multiple departments.
- Ability to update reports/dashboards and provide analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced financial modeling skills.
- Business Intelligence software (Adaptive, Tableau, etc) (preferred).
- Familiarity with large scale ERP or G/L package, Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required.
- Master’s in Finance or Business preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One to three years' of experience in financial analysis preferred.
Healthcare industry experience preferred.