Financial Analyst - River Region - Hybrid

Ochsner Health•Kenner, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Financial Analyst provides analysis for a particular area of the business. The role analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements, maintains databases and other sources of information, supports strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities, assists with the budget process, and responds to ad hoc reporting requests and questions about financial reports. The position updates and maintains financial information and provides reporting and analytics to support operational profitability and identify revenue enhancement opportunities. It participates in budget formation, quality assurance activities, professional development, and special projects involving financial analysis. The role also keeps current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and supports compliance, privacy, and safety standards. Other related duties may be assigned. The work is described as hybrid in the job title. Physical demands include medium work, sitting for prolonged periods, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, manual dexterity, and travel throughout and between facilities. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, such as more than eight hours in a day. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. Routine work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and the position does not involve emergency care or first aid. Healthcare-setting work may involve occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related area, or 10 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, office software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting or moving objects as described; mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grasp, use manual dexterity, sit for prolonged periods, and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may involve more than eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience in the healthcare industry.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or actively testing for certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze and report on monthly financial statements.
Maintain databases and other sources of financial information.
Support strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities.
Assist with the budget process and participate in budget formation.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and answer users’ questions about financial reports.
Update and maintain financial information.
Provide reporting and analytics to support operational profitability.
Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Participate in professional development activities.
Participate in special projects involving financial analysis.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.