Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Remote)

Overview

Full-time position for day shift.

This role creates and produces timely and accurate performance analytics across multiple segments and for various levels of the organization. Responsibilities support financial planning and forecasting processes, develop modeling and decision-support data, identify financial trends and opportunities, monitor variances and root causes, and recommend improvement actions. The position is highly engaged in the system-wide capital process, including tracking and planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce performance analytics across multiple segments and organizational levels to support financial planning and forecasting
• Develop insightful modeling and decision-support data
• Identify financial trends, opportunities, and threats impacting financial results
• Monitor variances and root causes, and recommend appropriate improvement actions
• Support system-wide capital processes, including tracking and planning
• Gather, interpret, evaluate financial information and trends to support planning
• Design, create, and maintain management reports; provide insights and recommendations for performance management
• Perform standard department functions as assigned according to the established department schedule, with a focus on quality and timeliness
• Complete data reconciliations/self-audits to verify accuracy and functionality; develop processes to rectify deficiencies
• Correlate operational activities and drivers (e.g., volume, charges/revenue, expenses) to financial and statistical results across multiple timeframes (month, year-to-date, etc.)
• Coordinate and enhance internal reporting and associated source system knowledge to support management decision-making, with focus on bottom-line performance
• Support consistent data definitions, accuracy, and efficiency
• Perform request intake to understand stakeholder needs, likely information sources, timelines, and presentation requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure end products are complete and of high quality
• Participate in problem solving through curiosity, asking informed questions, providing constructive feedback
• Assist in establishing team goals and implementing/monitoring strategies to meet objectives
• Maintain accurate and current documentation of assigned processes and related policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with leaders and maintain confidentiality when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum one year of professional level work experience
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of accounting standards, cost accounting, general ledger, budgeting, and analytical practices
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced capabilities in Excel
• Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools, including Smartview/Freeform, OAC, Tableau, Business Objects, etc.
• Ability to understand financial performance and operational drivers
• Ability to research trends, variances, and root causes and provide recommendations/action plans
• Ability to understand and interpret complex issues and processes; escalate issues appropriately
• Strong data management, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate technical financial terminology into terms understandable to leadership, colleagues, and external customers
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with motivation and initiative; ensure work is completed on time and accurately; seek direction and feedback as needed
• Demonstrated trust and integrity when handling confidential issues and data

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description