Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC, with a requirement to be in the office three days per week.

SUMMARY: This role will support decision-making by providing financial insights, conducting data analysis, and preparing reports that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance. The Financial Analyst will play a key role in monitoring revenue cycles, payer reimbursement, and cost trends to ensure the financial health of our organization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyze financial data, revenue cycle performance, and cost structures to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership, including variance analyses and forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor claims processing, denials, collections, and payer reimbursement trends.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, operational planning, and compliance reporting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to project future performance and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare finance regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.
• Foster a cooperative relationship between staff and other departments by effectively communicating information, responding to requests, building interdepartmental rapport, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Offer recommendations for internal process improvements.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the corporate entities.
• Complete all other duties assigned by corporate management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Experience: 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in healthcare or revenue cycle management. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

License/Certification: MBA preferred.

Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills.

Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Advanced computer skills utilizing accounting software and databases. NetSuite and PowerBI experience a plus.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to organize and manage personal workload. Strong problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer, attending meetings, and reviewing financial documents. Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Visual Acuity: Ability to read and analyze financial reports, spreadsheets, and other detailed documents. Communication: Regularly required to talk and hear, both in person and over the phone, to communicate with team members, senior management, and external partners. Mobility: Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, especially when moving around the office or attending meetings.

About Providence Anesthesiology Associates Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Providence Anesthesiology Associates (PAA) is an independent physician owned practice compromised of over 150 anesthesiologists. Founded in 1991, PAA provides anesthesia and perioperative care at numerous healthcare facilities throughout North and South Carolina, serving more than 246,000  patients annually.

Why work for PAA?

PAA continues to experience impressive growth and success. Our anesthesiologists are among the most elite in their field.

Our physicians are committed to providing the best culture and experience to their employees. Awarded one of the Top Workplaces in 2021 - 2023, PAA’s core values include commitment, accountability, performance, integrity, transparency, adaptability, and leadership. We do what’s right and don’t compromise.

What’s in it for you?

• Strong workplace culture. We care about each other as people. We build relationships and connections beyond the time spent on the job. We offer a supportive, highly team-oriented work environment.
• We provide competitive total rewards including salary, benefits – Day 1, retirement, profit sharing, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, employee recognition for birthdays and anniversaries, fun team building events, and more.

What else should you know?

• Providence Anesthesiology Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on any protected status.
• PAA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares the information you provide on the Form I-9 with information from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security records.