Sr Cost / Financial Analyst

Sr Cost / Financial Analyst

Charleston, South Carolina

The Senior Cost / Financial Analyst reports up through the Director of Cost Accounting and is a key player on an elite team that collaborates to improve the quality of data and effectiveness of initiatives within MUSC Health Finance by leveraging data to generate new and innovative knowledge related to Cost and Decision Support System. Under general supervision, the Senior Cost / Financial Analyst provides expertise in evaluating and resolving complex technical issues, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to maximize the benefit of Health System Finances. Generates appropriate communication, process and educational plans to identify and remove obstacles to change and mitigate the disruption of change. Serves as the subject matter expert in all areas of Health System Finance supporting decision making, strategy, performance improvement, and other key operational goals through valid, relevant, and quality decision support reports, dashboards, and other analytic tools. Takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency. Coaches and transfers knowledge to peers and staff, maintains high professional standards, and exhibits excellent customer service skills while performing assigned tasks.

The Senior Cost / Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial guardianship of the cost allocation process while providing contribution margin services, collaborating with Health System Leadership, Service Lines, and functional areas to identify opportunities to improve financial performance. Ability to consistently improve functional and technical process through automation and advance the costing system within a fast-paced environment. The position will be a reporting and analytics leader developing standardized and ad hoc reports from the Decision Support System as well as analyzing large quantities of financial data, ensuring high levels of customer service. Must be able to embrace change and act as a change agent prioritizing collaboration, communication, data integrity, and in a team environment and independently. Healthcare, cost accounting, Axiom, Power BI, EPIC, WorkDay experience preferred.

Education : Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Work Experience : 4-6 years

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.