Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports the finance team by acquiring, transforming, and analyzing financial data to produce accurate, actionable reporting for accountants and finance leadership. It serves as a bridge between data systems and financial operations, ensuring timely insights that inform decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen financial performance within a healthcare environment. The position involves extensive work with electronic health records (EHRs), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and reporting tools, including SQL-based query development and report writing.

Responsibilities

Data Acquisition & Management

• Extract, compile, and validate data from multiple sources including EHRs and ERP systems.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and queries to ensure reliable and consistent data feeds.
• Collaborate with business intelligence and third-party vendors to resolve data integrity issues and produce operational insights.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, HIPAA, and organizational security standards.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Analyze hospital financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Support monthly close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist accountants with reconciliations, journal entry validation, and audit support.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to finance leadership.

Reporting & Visualization

• Design, develop, and maintain standardized and ad hoc reports using SQL and other reporting tools.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, concise narratives.
• Create dashboards and visualizations that highlight key financial and operational metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of recurring reports and deliverables.

Systems & Tools

• Work within EHR systems (e.g., Meditech, Cerner, Epic) to extract clinical and revenue-cycle data.
• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., Infor, MultiView) to access financial, accounting, and operational datasets.
• Build and optimize SQL queries for reporting and analysis.
• Support integration and alignment between clinical and financial systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with accounting, revenue cycle, and operations teams to understand reporting needs.
• Present findings in a clear, actionable format.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data sources and reporting logic for finance.

Requirements

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including query development and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Technical aptitude with systems and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare EHR systems such as Meditech, Cerner, or Epic.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor or MultiView.
• Familiarity with healthcare revenue cycle, cost accounting, or clinical data structures.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory and reimbursement environments.
• Data storytelling and executive-level communication skills.

Location

This position is based within a healthcare environment; specific location details to be provided by the employer.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.