Department: Finance / Revenue Cycle / Operations
Reports To: CFO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision-making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter
* Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments
* Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
* Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives
* Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities
* Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls
* Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
Experience:
* 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system)
* 2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation models
* Experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plus
* Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experience
* Athena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plus
Skills:
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization
* Familiarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metrics
* Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting systems
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Knowledge Areas:
* Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections)
* Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analytics
* Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies
* Value-based care models and healthcare finance trends
Job Type: Full-time
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
* Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)
* Budgeting: 1 year (Required)
* Forecasting: 2 years (Required)
* Healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Location
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Reports To: CFO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision-making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter
* Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments
* Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
* Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives
* Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities
* Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls
* Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
Experience:
* 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system)
* 2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation models
* Experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plus
* Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experience
* Athena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plus
Skills:
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization
* Familiarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metrics
* Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting systems
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Knowledge Areas:
* Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections)
* Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analytics
* Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies
* Value-based care models and healthcare finance trends
Job Type: Full-time
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
* Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)
* Budgeting: 1 year (Required)
* Forecasting: 2 years (Required)
* Healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Location
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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