Sr. Financial Analyst (83176)

Centurion Health•Sterling, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and community mental health centers nationwide. We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. Responsible for day-to-day financial operation of contracts within assigned region. The Financial Analyst is responsible for knowing the structure, parameters, requirements and financial implications of assigned contracts. Acts as a financial consultant to assigned contracts; provides data and analytics on contract performance for ongoing prioritization and decision making relating to the attainment of client expectations, legal and compliance obligations, staffing and operational procedures. Oversees all finance related activities for assigned contracts including developing and monitoring progress against Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Conducts ongoing contract reviews, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and compensation evaluations. Identifies financial and operational drivers, and leverages knowledge to effectively forecast, develop short/long-term recommendations and execute in alignment with established contractual requirements and financial objectives. Complies with accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations. Utilizes internal controls to ensure deviations are proactively brought to the attention of the contract and corporate leaders in a timely manner. Assists leadership in analyzing client requests, contract terms, program events, etc. Ensures clear communication and review of financial reports and compliance with contract language as they relate to finance and accounting. Identifies trends in financial and operational performance, and provides recommendations to Regional Leaders and Finance. Ensures corporate-mandated Finance policies, procedures, directives, and decisions are communicated fully and objectively across assigned region. Conduct and/or attend monthly contract Finance reviews and improve the financial and contractual competence of assigned contract leaders at all levels. Perform other duties as requested by management. Read and interpret RFP documents, with a focus on cost and risk factors. Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data gathered during the pricing process. Develop and design financial risk models. Identifying trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement. Communicate effectively with operational staff to obtain key financial components for pricing assumptions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Business program; Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
Ability to adapt to change and/or meet stated or recurring deadlines.
Excellent financial and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to quickly work through, organize, and manage large sets of data.
Advanced in Excel and proficient with Microsoft applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to accurately create, interpret and/or assess reports, financial data and models in accordance with GAAP
Strong interpersonal skills with an entrepreneurial attitude, willingness to learn and adapt, and a high emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.
Two (2) to three (3) years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day financial operation of contracts within assigned region.
Knows the structure, parameters, requirements and financial implications of assigned contracts.
Acts as a financial consultant to assigned contracts; provides data and analytics on contract performance for ongoing prioritization and decision making relating to the attainment of client expectations, legal and compliance obligations, staffing and operational procedures.
Oversees all finance related activities for assigned contracts including developing and monitoring progress against Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Conducts ongoing contract reviews, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and compensation evaluations.
Identifies financial and operational drivers, and leverages knowledge to effectively forecast, develop short/long-term recommendations and execute in alignment with established contractual requirements and financial objectives.
Complies with accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations.
Utilizes internal controls to ensure deviations are proactively brought to the attention of the contract and corporate leaders in a timely manner.
Assists leadership in analyzing client requests, contract terms, program events, etc.
Ensures clear communication and review of financial reports and compliance with contract language as they relate to finance and accounting.
Identifies trends in financial and operational performance, and provides recommendations to Regional Leaders and Finance.
Ensures corporate-mandated Finance policies, procedures, directives, and decisions are communicated fully and objectively across assigned region.
Conduct and/or attend monthly contract Finance reviews and improve the financial and contractual competence of assigned contract leaders at all levels.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Read and interpret RFP documents, with a focus on cost and risk factors.
Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data gathered during the pricing process.
Develop and design financial risk models.
Identifying trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement.
Communicate effectively with operational staff to obtain key financial components for pricing assumptions.