Business Analysis and Operations Supervisor

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

This position supports the Pediatric Team for Banner University Medical Center Tucson. It provides analytical support for the financial positioning and future growth of an assigned area or region, and leads the development, analysis, and preparation of strategic financial plans. The role reviews operating results to support system and entity strategic goals and objectives. The position provides financial expertise through analysis and interpretation of data, develops financial pro formas and business plans, and leads financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, program reporting, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, and reimbursement analysis. It also supports revenue-cycle regulatory compliance, identifies operating improvements and efficiencies, develops financial education programs, and coordinates implementation and support of financial software systems. The role prepares management and regulatory reports, develops performance measures, and handles complex analysis requiring advanced analytical and modeling skills. It works with minimal supervision, prioritizes multiple projects, and interacts with regulatory agencies and internal teams including Information Services, Benefits, Finance, and Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Seven or more years of experience in healthcare financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
Understanding of reimbursement methodologies.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects.
Excellent human relations skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff at all levels and outside professionals.
Proficiency with sophisticated software programs.
Advanced analytical and modeling skills.
Ability to read and understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues, and make independent decisions.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret financial data to support decision-making; gather and challenge assumptions, develop financial pro formas, and assist with business plans and presentations.
Lead financial processes for the assigned area or region, including operating budgets, forecasting, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, and reimbursement analysis.
Coordinate resources and communication and lead process teams for financial processes.
Support regulatory compliance across the revenue cycle, including timely and accurate charge posting, revenue, and CPT coding; provide assistance, coordination, and education to internal customers as needed.
Identify and help implement operating improvements and efficiencies by reviewing management reports and financial analyses to identify trends and variances.
Develop and present ongoing financial education programs based on area or facility needs.
Coordinate implementation and support of financial systems-based software products to enhance current and future system functionality.
Prepare timely and accurate management and regulatory reports using information from multiple sources and consistent reporting formats, and assist in developing performance measures.
Evaluate complex financial situations and data, make independent decisions within defined practices and policies, and prioritize multiple projects.
Work with regulatory agencies and internal Information Services, Benefits, Finance, and Human Resources teams to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient reporting and processes.