Senior Financial Analyst
Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA, United States
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY – Operating Budget
The Senior Financial Analyst for Operating Budget is responsible for activities related to planning, preparation, and execution of the operating and key statistic budgets for the designated campus as well as reporting on monthly performance against the budget plan. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to performing project related financial analysis with no supervision, creating executive‑level system reporting, increasing financial acumen of operating partner teams through education and communication efforts, and attaining a thorough understanding of key business lines and operations for the assigned campus.
The Senior Financial Analyst is assigned projects by the Department Coordinator, Manager, or Director that require a comprehensive understanding of general healthcare operations, complex financial modeling, and the ability to operate at a high level of independent thinking. The analyst conducts complex operational and financial analyses and provides training and education in a mentoring relationship to lower‑level financial analysts. The role also coordinates large non‑routine projects as assigned by the Department Coordinator, Manager, or Director.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Operating Budget
Conduct complex financial analysis projects using decision support systems, data warehouses, or other data and analytical tools without supervision.
Lead the development of annual volume and expense budgets for the assigned campus and assist with creating board‑level presentations for system budgets.
Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide executive‑level insights and reporting of financial and operational performance.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies for both the assigned campus and system initiatives.
Work closely with Accounting and other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand impacts of operational changes on financial performance and aid in system‑wide strategic project execution.
Understand the decision support systems and tools available to complete financial projects.
Abstract data from numerous decision support systems to complete financial projects and review data for accuracy and reasonableness before presenting to management.
Summarize analyses in professional documentation and communicate findings to leaders and executive team members.
Perform and train team members on advanced report writing and modification within the financial planning system.
Lead and assist with creating and/or editing system training and education classes for operating partners on the use of financial planning tools.
Lead the monthly forecasting process, ensuring that leadership receives the most accurate projections based on available information.
Assist with training and mentoring of entry‑level staff.
Lead monthly reporting package creation for executive team review with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a similar field.
Four (4) years of experience in a decision‑making support role or a combination of experience and a relevant advanced degree.
Experience training, educating, and mentoring others.
Experience developing and managing complex project plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; advanced level ability with Excel and Access applications.
PREFERRED
Four or more years of experience in a healthcare finance role.
Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related degree.
Two or more years of experience as a Healthcare Senior Financial Analyst or Consultant.
Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advanced system languages; adept at creating and managing complex queries.
Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes or experience in charging or performing charging validation reviews.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated advanced executive‑level professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.
Experience with decision‑support products.
Experience with Standard Query Language (SQL).
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The Senior Financial Analyst for Operating Budget is responsible for activities related to planning, preparation, and execution of the operating and key statistic budgets for the designated campus as well as reporting on monthly performance against the budget plan. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to performing project related financial analysis with no supervision, creating executive‑level system reporting, increasing financial acumen of operating partner teams through education and communication efforts, and attaining a thorough understanding of key business lines and operations for the assigned campus.
The Senior Financial Analyst is assigned projects by the Department Coordinator, Manager, or Director that require a comprehensive understanding of general healthcare operations, complex financial modeling, and the ability to operate at a high level of independent thinking. The analyst conducts complex operational and financial analyses and provides training and education in a mentoring relationship to lower‑level financial analysts. The role also coordinates large non‑routine projects as assigned by the Department Coordinator, Manager, or Director.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Operating Budget
Conduct complex financial analysis projects using decision support systems, data warehouses, or other data and analytical tools without supervision.
Lead the development of annual volume and expense budgets for the assigned campus and assist with creating board‑level presentations for system budgets.
Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide executive‑level insights and reporting of financial and operational performance.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies for both the assigned campus and system initiatives.
Work closely with Accounting and other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand impacts of operational changes on financial performance and aid in system‑wide strategic project execution.
Understand the decision support systems and tools available to complete financial projects.
Abstract data from numerous decision support systems to complete financial projects and review data for accuracy and reasonableness before presenting to management.
Summarize analyses in professional documentation and communicate findings to leaders and executive team members.
Perform and train team members on advanced report writing and modification within the financial planning system.
Lead and assist with creating and/or editing system training and education classes for operating partners on the use of financial planning tools.
Lead the monthly forecasting process, ensuring that leadership receives the most accurate projections based on available information.
Assist with training and mentoring of entry‑level staff.
Lead monthly reporting package creation for executive team review with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a similar field.
Four (4) years of experience in a decision‑making support role or a combination of experience and a relevant advanced degree.
Experience training, educating, and mentoring others.
Experience developing and managing complex project plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; advanced level ability with Excel and Access applications.
PREFERRED
Four or more years of experience in a healthcare finance role.
Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related degree.
Two or more years of experience as a Healthcare Senior Financial Analyst or Consultant.
Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advanced system languages; adept at creating and managing complex queries.
Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes or experience in charging or performing charging validation reviews.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated advanced executive‑level professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.
Experience with decision‑support products.
Experience with Standard Query Language (SQL).
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