Financial Analyst - On Site - Benson Tower

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

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 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 from users of financial reports. The position updates financial information and provides reporting and analytics to support operational profitability and identify revenue-enhancement opportunities. It also participates in budget formation, quality assurance activities, professional development, and special projects involving financial analysis. The incumbent must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. The role is based on site at Benson Tower. Physical requirements include medium work, use of manual dexterity, prolonged sitting, travel throughout and between facilities, and a flexible schedule that may exceed eight hours a day. The healthcare setting 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.
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 and ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
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, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, manual dexterity, prolonged sitting, and travel between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including more than eight hours a 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 information; update and maintain financial information.
Provide reporting and analytics to support operational profitability.
Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Assist with and participate in the budget process, including budget formation.
Support strategic projects by applying financial and analytical capabilities.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and answer questions from users of financial reports.
Participate in quality assurance activities and professional development.
Participate in special projects involving financial analysis.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local 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-related concerns.