Financial Analyst II

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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY – Operating Budget

The Financial Analyst II 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 supervision, increasing financial acumen of operating partner teams through education and communication efforts, and thorough understanding of key business lines for the assigned campus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Operating Budget

1. Conducts moderate financial analysis projects using decision support applications, 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.
7. Understands FP&A key decision support system and tools available to complete financial projects.
8. Abstracts data from key 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 basic 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.

REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration or similar field Required
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in decision support role OR relevant advanced degree.
3. Skills in using Microsoft Office products; intermediate 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 professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.

PREFERRED

1. Experience in healthcare finance role.
2. Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advance system languages.  Adept at creating and managing complex queries.