Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

The Fiscal Services department is seeking a Financial Analysis Consultant to support financial planning and reporting activities. This is a remote role requiring candidates to reside in the state of Arizona to be considered. The position is full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Arizona Time).

This role supports the monthly close process, quarterly rolling forecasts, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The position also performs ad hoc financial analyses, prepares reports for corporate partners, and provides insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, quarterly rolling forecasts, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and prepare/submit reports to corporate partners.
• Provide analytical support for financial positioning and future growth of assigned area/region.
• Lead or contribute to the development of financial plans, reporting, and key performance indicators aligned with system and entity strategic goals.
• Provide high-level financial expertise by analyzing and interpreting data for decision support, including:
  • Gathering and challenging assumptions from multi-disciplinary teams
  • Developing financial proformas
  • Supporting preparation and presentation of business plans
• Lead key financial processes within an assigned area/region, such as:
  • Operating budgets
  • Forecasting
  • Program reporting and analysis
  • Charge management
  • Cost accounting
  • Decision support
  • Contracting and reimbursement analysis
• Ensure regulatory compliance within assigned business unit(s), including coordination and education for internal customers regarding contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operating improvements and efficiencies by reviewing management reports, analyzing trends and variances, and guiding process improvements based on data.
• Coordinate implementation and support for financial systems based on software products to enhance current and future functionality.
• Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reports using consistent reporting formats.
• Develop meaningful performance measures and financial indicators, including education programs based on business unit needs.
• Work complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, using advanced analytical and modeling skills.
• Prioritize multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams; participate in department meetings.
• Interact with Regulatory Agencies, Information Services, Benefits, Finance, and Human Resources to support timely, accurate, and efficient reporting.
• Assignments located at various locations will have regional accountability and provide financial analysis support for multiple facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency typically attained with 7+ years of experience in financial management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and outside professionals.
• Proficiency in sophisticated software programs.
• Proven advanced analytical and modeling skills.
• Operational skills and knowledge in healthcare, plus strong leadership.
• Ability to read and understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues, and make independent decisions.
• Must be able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies when selecting methods and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/team leadership experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience in healthcare financial management preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated Pay Range: $35.37 – $58.95 / hour
• The organization is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is an estimate of possible base salaries and does not include the value of the total rewards package. Actual pay will be determined at offer based on relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, and review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Location

• Remote role.
• Candidates must reside in the state of Arizona to be considered for this position.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Arizona Time.