Financial Analyst - Pricing Transparency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Financial Analyst provides analysis for a particular business area. The role analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements, maintains financial databases and other information sources, 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 also supports operational profitability, revenue enhancement, quality assurance, professional development, and special projects involving financial analysis. The description reflects the general nature of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change or expand. The employee must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role requires a 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. A master’s degree or other advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and the healthcare industry, as well as CPA certification or active progress toward certification. The position requires computer and data-entry skills, proficiency with Windows-style applications and office software, effective verbal and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, organizational and time-management skills, and good judgment. Physical demands include medium work, occasional and frequent lifting or moving within the stated weight ranges, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing, prolonged sitting, and travel throughout and between facilities. A flexible schedule, potentially exceeding eight hours per day, is required. Routine duties do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue or emergency care; there may be occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment.

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 retrieval of information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, office software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong 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, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing, prolonged sitting, and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, potentially 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 active testing for certification.

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains financial information.
Provides reporting and analytics to support operational profitability.
Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Participates in the formation of the budget.
Participates in quality assurance activities.
Participates in professional development activities.
Participates in special projects involving financial analysis.
Analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements.
Maintains databases and other sources of information.
Supports strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities.
Responds to ad hoc reporting requests and answers questions from users of financial reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.