86237 - Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position the financial responsibilities of assigned department and/or service lines including budget, productivity, contract, and various ad hoc analysis. Will work closely with relevant leaders, team members, and the accounting and budgeting department to ensure accurate budgeting and monitoring of financial results to maximize and identify opportunities for margin enhancement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s Degree EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years of experience in accounting/finance field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. CPA Certification 2. Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration EXPERIENCE: 1. Five (5) years of financial experience including at least 3 years of experience in healthcare financial position 2. Leader or supervisor of a project/department for two years CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provides financial analysis of not only historical data, but is able to use all available data to provide a forward thinking perspective 2. Will extract raw data and will formulate that data into actionable financial analysis in a summarized executive format using complex Excel spreadsheets and data base reporting tools. 3. Support operating budget process, in collaboration with budget team and by working with service line directors and managers who are operationally responsible for the budget 4. Supports and coordinates capital budget process for leaders in accordance with capital budget procedures and policies 5. Conduct ongoing actual to budget variance analysis and forecasting. Communicates directly with departmental and financial leadership regarding variances and how to capitalize on those opportunities 6. Continuously identify department and/or service line performance improvement opportunities and communicate to finance and service line leadership 7. Coordinates the completion of financial analysis related to and in support of new services, provider and staffing needs, and longer term strategic initiatives of the service line. 8. Collaborate with finance & reimbursement team on the completion of larger scale financial projections related to the service lines. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May need to sit for extended periods of time WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Standard office equipment SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Strong Excel, database, and PC skills. 2. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 3. Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 5. Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center Cost Center: 675 WMCH Financial Planning & Analysis Address: 601 Colliers Way Weirton West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.