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Sr. Financial Analyst (Hybrid) - 40hrs/Day Shift

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA, United States


Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals—including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts—to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high‑performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. Since 1886, our network has employed more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff at our main hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospital also provides home‑based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Job Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Manager, Budgeting and Financial Planning and supports data management, budgeting, financial planning, and decision support throughout Cooley Dickinson. The Analyst assists in preparing monthly volume statistical reports and assists with monthly financial statement preparation while supporting financial analysis of strategic projects and ad hoc analysis as required. In addition, the Analyst supports operational and administrative decisions affecting finance, labor utilization, and budget development for departments under the Patient Care Services division. The position works closely with the Manager, Decision Support and other key Finance division staff.

Essential Job Functions

Monitor and analyze monthly service statistics. In collaboration with department directors, prepare and analyze monthly financial variance and detailed reports, volume/staff tracking, and trend analysis. Utilize data from reports to create action plans for variances with the leadership within the department of patient care services.

Evaluate and continuously refine the processes for accumulating, processing, and distributing decision support information in both periodic and ad‑hoc forms.

Provide financial planning and analysis services for proposed and existing programs.

Utilize information technology skills to develop and maintain a decision support structure for accumulating and delivering periodic statistical and other service data to management and other authorized users.

Assist in preparing monthly volume statistical reports and other reports for senior managers and department heads.

Support Finance division management through the performance of periodic and ad‑hoc projects pertaining to reimbursement, regulatory compliance, financial planning, business development, and market research.

Provide daily support and work closely with the accounting team.

Support The Patient Care Services Division Through

The performance of periodic and ad‑hoc projects pertaining to reimbursement, regulatory compliance, financial planning, business development, and market research.

The fostering of interdisciplinary collaboration in data analysis and decision making.

The provision of information to division leadership that facilitates overall planning for the organization.

Close coordination with division leaders to ensure that both the clinical and professional cost‑centers are actively reviewed and budgeted appropriately.

Coordination, implementation, and evaluation of processes for the public reporting of staffing plans, patient days, and quality data.

The timely response to other department requests for Patient Care Services and nursing data.

Preparation of the division operating budget for staffing and supplies in collaboration with departmental directors and managers and the finance team.

Supports The Budgeting And Reimbursement Function Of The Finance Division Through The Provision Of Assistance To The Manager In The Following Areas

Third‑party reimbursement activities, including governmental reporting and other activities.

Internal and third‑party productivity systems support.

Enterprise operating budgets.

Contractual allowances and accounts receivable valuation.

Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, and environmental standards.

Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in‑services, professional affiliation, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in the field of expertise.

Attend meetings as required.

Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting and/or business administration.

Financial analysis experience with an emphasis on budgeting, financial planning, and decision support required.

At least 2 years of experience in healthcare strongly preferred.

Experience utilizing analytical tools and techniques required.

Proven computer reporting skills and analysis ability required.

Key Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies

Systems and financial analyses, communication, and facilitation skills such as the ability to lead, persuade, negotiate, and broker compromise.

Written communication skills for the purpose of business plan development.

Computer literacy with database management, spreadsheet, word processing, report writing and presentation software programs.

Problem solving and issue resolution skills.

Presentation skills, both oral and written.

Attention to detail and follow‑up along with strong conceptualization skills.

Ability to prioritize in a changing environment and flexibility to move among multiple projects.

Remote Type
Hybrid

Work Location
30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

Grade
6

Benefits
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement
1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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