Financial Analyst III - Operating Budget

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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY – Operating Budget

The Financial Analyst III for Operating Budget is responsible for activities related to planning, preparation, and execution of the operating and key statistic budgets for the designated campus as well as reporting on monthly performance against the budget plan. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to perform project related financial analysis with limited to no supervision, increasing financial acumen of operating partner teams through education and communication efforts, and thorough understanding of key business lines and operations for the assigned campus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Operating Budget

1. Conducts moderate to complex financial analysis projects using decision support systems, data warehouses or other data and analytical tools under limited supervision.
2. Leads the development of annual volume and expense budgets for the assigned campus. Budget process includes individual financial audits as well as communication with department leaders to determine appropriate budgets at a cost center level.
3. Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide insights into financial and operational performance to department leaders.
4. Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
5. Work closely with Accounting and other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand impacts of operational changes on financial performance and aide in system-wide strategic project execution.
7. Understands many of the decision support systems and tools available to complete financial projects.
8. Abstracts data from a number of the decision support systems in order to complete financial projects.  Reviews data for accuracy and reasonableness before presenting to management. 
9. Summarizes analyses in professional documentation and communicates findings to decision support management.
10. Perform moderate report writing and modification within the financial planning system.
11. Lead system training and education classes for operating partners on the use of financial planning tools.
12. Assist in the monthly forecasting process, ensuring that leadership is equipped with the most accurate projections based on the information available.

1. Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration or similar field Required
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in decision support role OR combination of experience and relevant advanced degree.
3. Skilled with using Microsoft Office products; advanced level ability with Excel & Access applications.
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Demonstrated executive-level professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.
6. Experience with decision support products.
7. Experience with Standard Query Language (SQL).

PREFERRED

1. Master’s in Business Administration or Health Administration.
2. Designation as Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
3. Two years’ experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or Health Care Consultant.
4. Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advanced system languages.  Adept at creating and managing complex queries.
5. Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes or experience in charging or performing charging validation reviews.