Sr. Financial Analyst

Kindred Healthcare • Watertown, WI

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst compiles, analyzes, and interprets financial and statistical data to support managed care decision-making, contract analysis, and strategic planning. The role works closely with finance leadership and department managers to assess reimbursement models, monitor payment accuracy, and support financial reporting.

The position develops and maintains profitability testing and reimbursement models for insurance plans and contracts; analyzes utilization and financial data for presentation to Medical Directors, Case Management, and department leadership; and verifies managed care payments to identify variances or underpayments. It also supports review and negotiation of managed care contract language and terms in collaboration with the CFO, performs comparative data analysis using regional and severity-adjusted benchmarks, provides data and recommendations for decision support and planning, prepares reports and reimbursement analyses, and supports financial data integrity and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, healthcare reimbursement, or cost accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and contract terms.
• Ability to work independently and communicate complex information clearly.
• Familiarity with financial reporting systems and databases.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or HFMA Certified in Healthcare Finance Management Accounting certification upon hire.
• CMA certification upon hire.
• Prior experience in managed care contracting or payer analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain profitability testing and reimbursement models for insurance plans and contracts.
• Analyze utilization and financial data for presentation to Medical Directors, Case Management, and department leadership.
• Verify the accuracy of managed care payments and identify variances or underpayments.
• Assist with reviewing and negotiating managed care contract language and terms in collaboration with the CFO.
• Support comparative data analysis using regional and severity-adjusted benchmarks, such as PLM or other sources.
• Provide data and recommendations to finance leadership for decision support and planning.
• Prepare financial reports and reimbursement analyses for executive leadership and department heads.
• Ensure financial data integrity and support compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

What This Job Offers

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