Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

As a key member of an integrated cross-functional finance team, the Financial Analyst serves as an embedded finance expert. They prepare, research, and analyze financial and utilization data to support the department's objectives. Financial Analysts transform data into valuable information and knowledge, understanding how this information underpins key business processes and communicating these insights for maximum business impact. This role involves close collaboration with other financial analysts and clinical leaders to convert data into critical information that informs sound business decisions. It is crucial for Financial Analysts to develop a detailed understanding of financial acumen to identify and address significant issues. They ensure the data provided is accurate, consistent, and reliable, making information readily available for direct use or integration with other systems. Financial Analysts work with customers to determine business requirements, set priorities, and execution of deliverables. The role involves facilitating information gathering, structured documentation, and presenting findings to various management levels in the Clinical Shared Services space which covers all regions at Corewell Health. Financial Analysts must possess a thorough understanding of the business environment and demonstrate a keen interest in delving beyond the surface to uncover insights. They effectively turn these insights into compelling narratives that drive impact and enhance decision-making. Additionally, they excel in a team environment, contributing to a collaborative and productive workplace.

Essential Functions

• Performs statistical, cost, and financial variance analysis of data to evaluate financial performance and identify improvement opportunities across various levels of business.
• Provides guidance on business issues including financial and profitability analysis. Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Serves as a consultant to assigned areas of the organization to support the financial goals and objectives of Corewell Health.
• Detailed knowledge and hands on extensive experience in data analysis and critical thinking / problem solving.
• In depth understanding of Excel functions to interpret, analyze and summarize large data sets into useful information.
• Thorough understanding of visualization principles and how to tell a story with data both in static forms such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Proven knowledge of financial acumen gained through educational or hands on experience (ie. Variance and trend analysis, relationships between revenue / volume and expenses, and budgeting).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with an ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate, openly communicate and present effectively across multiple entity disciplines, groups, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Accounting, finance, business administration, economics, statistics or related field; 1 year of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or related work

Preferred : LIC-Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health Cares For You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv. Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Financial Planning and Analysis - Clinical Shared Services Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Days Worked Monday - Friday Weekend Frequency N / A

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