Financial Analyst

***MUST HAVE healthcare (specifically acute hospital) experience***

Duties include:
o Prepares, reviews, and validates financial statements and reports including budgets, variances, forecasts, pricing, and other financial data. Works with Sr. Financial Analyst on capital request ROI analysis and Service Line analysis.
o Reviews departmental operating statement monthly to determine reasons for budget variances.
o Reviews actual revenue and expense balances monthly.
o Extracts actual revenue and expense balances from core financial systems including clinical accounting system, Lawson financial system and other applications monthly.
o Prepares various management reports including bi-weekly overtime, employee overtime report, full-time equivalent report, new hires and separation reports, accounts payable, and service agreement reports for distribution to departments as well as other reports
o Assists in the training and education of employees on budgeting process and on the monthly variance analysis process.
o Assists in the design and development of financial models and databases.
o Performs an array of budget-related special projects as required.

Competencies Required:
o Knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, precedent setting decisions, procedures and regulations in order to ensure that budget assumptions, forecasts, estimates and submissions conform to requirements.
o Capable of utilizing ERP systems and proven ability in financial reporting.
o Ability to work independently and with a team
o Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer, accounting and budget systems.
o Ability to work well under pressure.
o Ability to work with computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
o Analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills; strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills

Minimum Requirements:
o Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Healthcare Administration or Business Administration Business Management.
o Three (3) years of experience in budgeting and or analytical administrative experience.