Financial Analyst II - Pharmacy Finance

Overview

This full-time position (40 hours/week) supports the Pharmacy department by conducting specialized and highly complex analysis of financial data to help senior management make timely operational, financial, and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized financial analysis for pharmacy operations to support financial reporting and compliance.
• Assist with producing financial dashboards tailored to pharmacy leadership.
• Review pharmacy-related requisitions to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with budget.
• Contribute to the generation of over $100M in pharmacy purchase orders and invoice submissions, ensuring proper accounting treatment, accurate cost forecasting, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Support pharmacy management with research on income statements and decision-support analysis.
• Review financial data processed through UR Financials and pharmacy systems (including TPMS and Epic) and resolve discrepancies.
• Compile and/or prepare reports, graphs, and charts of analyzed data for pharmacy leadership.
• Assist with oversight of cash handling procedures across pharmacy-related locations and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Perform analysis to ensure integrity of accounting data and account balances; report discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare conclusions and make recommendations based on research.
• Prepare reports for external auditors.
• Analyze and interpret data, statistics, and financial information; identify significant differences among sources.
• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger transactions in Workday.
• Investigate issues related to pharmacy financial data, evaluate variances, and communicate findings to leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with development and/or modification of Finance policies and procedures as they relate to the pharmacy department.
• Maintain communication with University service departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Engage with pharmacy managers and directors regarding financial and purchasing activities to discuss monthly fluctuations and variances.
• Provide guidance and training to pharmacy staff on procedural changes.
• Stay current on trends in financial management and incorporate new developments into planning, control, and analytical processes.
• Attend meetings and prepare reports and recommendations for pharmacy management.
• May train new or current staff on new applications, policies, and processes.
• Perform special projects involving financial analysis, planning, and recommended changes as assigned, including establishing timelines, activity plans, and coordinating subordinate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance functional area and 2 years of related experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 4 years of related experience.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $61,000.00 - $85,400.00 (annual)

Location

• Remote Work — Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Work Schedule

• Full time (40 hours/week)

Shift

• UR - Day (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.