Financial Analyst Sr

Financial Analyst Sr

Company Profile:
At PeaceHealth, we carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way. The fulfillment of this Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family.

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This position is a key supportive staff to assigned internal customers and as such is responsible for understanding their business and operational needs, supporting and furthering their goals and priorities within the context of the goals and priorities of the organization and the mission and values of PeaceHealth. This position is responsible for providing credible and understandable financial analyses and guidance that enhance decision making of assigned internal customers This position collects, analyzes and prepares financial data, analyzes fiscal accounting and related systems, regulatory submissions, fiscal presentations for budget and reimbursement, and financial feasibility studies.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Interprets results of clinical data to explain financial outcomes. This is completed by:
' Defining clinical and operational impacts
' Translating the operational impacts into financial components
' Calculating financial implication to quantify data.
2. Provide timely dissemination of financial information in such a manner as to promote clarity of understanding, promote effective operational decision making, and ensure an understanding of the financial ramifications of decision alternatives.
3. Develop and monitor defined metrics that support regional and system wide parameters and in accord with the planning calendar.

4. Develop and maintain business partner relationships including a detailed understanding of the business units/programs being served as applicable.
4. Provide ongoing financial and variation analysis that will assist management in enhancing operations.
6. Perform data validation and process verification to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of reported information.

7. Prepares special studies which analyze a specific part of the operations as directed.
8. Complete high priority projects in a timely manner that facilitates and enhances the decision making.
9. Prepare and present financial information to management as requested. Provide financial education as needed or requested.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job required.
MBA is desirable.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: ' Minimum of five years progressive experience in an accounting or financial analyst role in a healthcare organization is required.
' Familiarity with computerized accounting systems required. PC spreadsheet experience is required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: ' CPA preferred.
OTHER SKILLS: ' Demonstrated ability to act in a consulting capacity
' Ability to formulate and operationalize new concepts and ideas for improvement
' Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple demands and short time frames
' Strong organizational skills and self motivated
' Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to make objective assessments
' Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
' Proficient level of technical expertise with various software applications and tools, i.e. Microsoft Suite, Internet browsers, and databases


REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES
PHMG:
' Experience in a medical group environment preferred.
' Will work with System and Region Finance teams to develop and implement medical group reporting to meet the operational data requirements of management



At PeaceHealth, we carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way. The fulfillment of this Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. Caregivers of PeaceHealth embrace the spirit of these words and share our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, and are willing to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family.


DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this job class. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

Qualifications:
Please see above.

As the premiere health care system in the Northwest, consistent with our mission and heritage, PeaceHealth is known for a healing culture that is patient-centered and family friendly. At PeaceHealth, the fulfillment of our Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family. Join our team of caregivers who serve patients and their families to provide healing care for the mind, body and spirit.