Sr. Financial Planning Analyst- Charleston ON SITE

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Planning Analyst for MUSCP is responsible for supporting the budgeting process for ambulatory services within the Charleston division. This role works closely with the Budget Manager and the Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, assisting in financial analysis, projections, reporting, and new service proposals. The primary focus is on the MUSC Physicians Expense budget, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. The role requires the development and preparation of information, as well as the ability to analyze healthcare business intelligence data from conceptualization to presentation. Proficiency in analytical tools, data analysis methodologies, and presentation software is essential, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. The Senior Financial Planning Analyst supports MUSC Physicians’ enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions. This position bridges traditional budgeting and financial reporting with forward-looking financial planning, automation, and analytics. The analyst collaborates closely with the Budget Manager, Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, and the Digital Lead Analyst to improve forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and drive continuous improvement within financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The Senior Financial Planning Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst plays a key role in shaping MUSCP’s financial planning and analysis function. This position combines budget expertise with strategic forecasting and automation skills to enhance decision-making and operational performance across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A (healthcare experience preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial planning tools (Axiom, Workday Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau).
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process automation tools (Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate annual budget planning for MUSCP ambulatory divisions.
Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including variance and trend analyses.
Translate financial data into operational insights for clinical and administrative leaders.
Support business cases and new service proposals through financial modeling.
Oversee the FTE Approval Process that supports and informs the MUSCP Labor Oversight Committee.
Lead development of multi-year financial forecasts and scenario models for the MUSCP expense budget with the Budget Manager and Digital Lead Analyst.
Partner with the Budget Manager and operations teams to align projections with enterprise goals.
Integrate key drivers such as staffing, patient volume, and reimbursement trends into predictive models.
Monitor monthly results and provide actionable variance analysis and recommendations.
Collaborate with the Digital Lead Analyst to design and implement automation within budgeting and forecasting systems (Axiom, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, or similar).
Develop data pipelines, dashboards, and workflow improvements to reduce manual effort.
Drive adoption of digital tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and accessibility of financial reporting.
Serve as a liaison between Strategic Finance, Digital Initiatives, and operational units.
Support process improvements and system enhancements in partnership with IT and analytics teams.
Provide financial insight and automation support to department leaders.