Senior Financial Analyst

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst provides analytical support for the financial positioning and future growth of an assigned area or region. The role leads the development, analysis, and preparation of financial plans, reports, and key performance indicators that support system and entity strategic goals and objectives. The position also participates in department meetings and leads or contributes to special projects as business needs arise. The analyst provides financial expertise for decision support, leads financial processes such as budgeting and forecasting, supports regulatory compliance, and identifies operational improvements and efficiencies through analysis of trends and variances. The role provides strategic financial guidance, supports financial systems and software implementation, and prepares accurate, timely management and regulatory reports. Depending on the assignment, the position may support multiple facilities and have regional accountability. The work involves complex analysis, independent judgment, prioritizing multiple projects, and interaction with regulatory agencies and internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in financial management.
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.
Operational skills and knowledge in healthcare, strong leadership, and confidence.
Ability to understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues, and make independent decisions.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience in healthcare financial management.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret financial data to support decision-making; gather and challenge assumptions, develop financial proformas, and assist with business plans and presentations.
Lead financial processes for an assigned area or region, including operating budgets, forecasting, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, contracting, and reimbursement analysis.
Coordinate resources and communication and lead process teams for assigned financial processes.
Support internal customers with contractual and regulatory compliance through assistance, coordination, and education.
Identify trends and variances in management reports and financial analyses, and initiate and direct operating improvements and efficiencies.
Guide processes for implementing data-driven changes and provide strategic financial guidance based on analysis.
Coordinate implementation and support of financial systems-based software products to enhance system functionality.
Develop and present financial indicators and education programs based on business-unit needs.
Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reports using information from multiple sources and consistent reporting formats; assist in developing meaningful performance measures.
Provide financial analysis support for multiple facilities when assigned to a regional role.
Interact with regulatory agencies and internal functions, including Information Services, Benefits, Finance, and Human Resources, to support timely and accurate reporting and processes.