Senior Financial Analyst

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

22d

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst leads the preparation and delivery of financial, clinical and business analysis, project management, and consulting services for the healthcare system and affiliates. This includes the accurate quantification and measurement of clinical outcomes. In addition, other key responsibilities include the oversight and development of operating plans and financial solutions that promote an environment of effective decision-making, revenue enhancement, cost efficiency, and sound business practices. Works closely with other corporate teams (accounting, materials management, decision support, reimbursement/tax, and budgeting) and other hospital teams to develop and package financial and clinical products and services catered to meet the specific needs of network customers. Ensures the effective and timely delivery of quality financial/information products and services to VHS customers, including the development of capital project proforma's and ROI analyses that support and validate capital expenditure decisions. Supports the Corporate Director of Strategic Finance in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and assists in the seamless integration of these plans with the operating goals of hospital business units. The financial analyst is a key liaison and "front-line" financial resource between hospital operations and Strategic Finance and serves to create a forward-focused guiding vision and environment of "no surprises" and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• At least three (3) years professional experience in healthcare
• At least five (5) years experience in finance or accounting, or Masters degree in Health Services Administration with extensive work experience as an analyst required
• Highly analytical and possess a strong grasp of finance concepts such as capital budgeting, discounted cash flow, financial statement analysis and forecasted.
• Proficient in cost accounting methods and their limits in a healthcare setting.
• In-depth working knowledge of decision support systems, spreadsheet database and other software tools.
• Strong oral and written presentations skills and be able to make effective oral presentations and prepare concise written reports to a variety of audiences, including Boards.
• Able to communicate complex concepts in simple form for non-finance users to understand the appropriate use and limits of the information provided them.
• Capable of independent thinking in terms of considering potential arenas for analysis or performance improvement and initiate projects around those areas without direction.
• Able to learn unfamiliar concepts quickly.
• Ability to effectively manage a complex, dynamically changing schedule around the needs of customers and bring a marketing mentality in providing exceptional customer service to network clients.
• Work effectively in a team environment and able a supportive contributor or leader in team matters.
• Conduct him or herself professionally and be capable of developing and maintaining positive, service oriented relationships with all levels of healthcare professionals, both internal and external to VHS, as well as Board members, administration and others.
• Able to plan, coordinate and prioritize resources.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree, CPA/CMA and background in healthcare consulting or financial analysis is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and delivery of financial, clinical and business analysis, project management, and consulting services for the healthcare system and affiliates.
• Accurately quantifies and measures clinical outcomes.
• Oversees and develops operating plans and financial solutions that promote effective decision-making, revenue enhancement, cost efficiency, and sound business practices.
• Works closely with other corporate teams (accounting, materials management, decision support, reimbursement/tax, and budgeting) and other hospital teams to develop and package financial and clinical products and services catered to meet the specific needs of network customers.
• Ensures the effective and timely delivery of quality financial/information products and services to VHS customers.
• Develops capital project proforma's and ROI analyses that support and validate capital expenditure decisions.
• Supports the Corporate Director of Strategic Finance in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assists in the seamless integration of these plans with the operating goals of hospital business units.
• Serves as a key liaison and "front-line" financial resource between hospital operations and Strategic Finance.
• Creates a forward-focused guiding vision and environment of "no surprises" and exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior