Financial Analysis Consultant

Finance Consultant

Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal : Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

As a Finance Consultant, you are responsible for the administration of the Hospitalist and Intensivist Compensation Plan Summaries. You are responsible for physician compensation and shift reporting (biweekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annually). You work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including : Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Operations, Corporate Compliance, and other partners, as needed. You work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects and use of sophisticated software programs.

Location : 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix AZ 85006 / Remote Schedule : Monday thru Friday 8 : 30am-5pm

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine : research, education, and excellent patient care.

Position Summary

This position provides analytical support for the financial positioning and future growth of assigned area / region. This position leads in the development, analysis, and preparation of financial plans, reporting, and key performance indicators to achieve overall system and entity strategic goals and objectives.

Core Functions

• Provides high level of financial expertise through analysis and interpretation of data gathered for decision support.
• Leads key financial processes within assigned area or region (e.g. operating budgets, forecasting, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, contracting and reimbursement analysis) by coordinating resources and communication and leading process teams.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within the assigned business unit(s). Provides assistance, coordination and education, as necessary to internal customers for compliance within contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Initiates and directs the identification and implementation of operating improvements and efficiencies by identifying important trends and variances through the review of management reports and financial analysis.
• Implements and help guide processes to implement changes based on data. Provides strategic financial guidance based on high level analysis of various data elements.
• Provides direction to coordinate implementation and support for financial systems based software products to enhance current and future system functionality. Develops and presents ongoing financial indicators and education programs based on the needs of assigned business unit(s).
• Provides accurate and timely management and regulatory reports by accessing information from a variety of sources and utilizing consistent reporting formats and assist in the development of meaningful performance measures.
• Assignments located at various Banner locations will have regional accountability and will provide financial analysis support for multiple facilities within Banner.
• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Proven advanced analytical and modeling skills are necessary. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects and use of sophisticated software programs. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Position interacts with Regulatory Agencies, Information Services Benefits, Finance and Human Resources ensure timely, accurate and efficient reporting of data and processes. Incumbent must be able to read and understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues and make independent decisions. Assignments with in the Western Region will have regional scope and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience. Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 7+ years of experience in financial management. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects. Requires excellent human relations skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals. Must be proficient in the use of sophisticated software programs. Proven advanced, analytical, and modeling skills are necessary. Must possess operational skills and knowledge in healthcare, strong leadership, and confidence.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous supervisory / team leadership experience preferred. Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred. Experience in healthcare financial management preferred. Additional related education and / or experience preferred.

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