86237 - Senior Financial Analyst

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Weirton, West Virginia is looking for a Financial Analyst to oversee budgeting and financial analysis tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in finance, ideally in healthcare, and possess a CPA Certification.

The role will involve extracting data, performing forecasts, and collaborating with various teams to enhance financial outcomes. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities are crucial for success.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting/finance field.
• Five years of financial experience including at least three in healthcare.
• Leadership or supervisory experience for two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and create actionable insights from data.
• Support operating and capital budget processes.
• Conduct ongoing budget variance analysis and forecasting.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to multi-task

Analytical thinker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA Certification

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Excel

Database reporting tools

Job description

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This position has the financial responsibilities of the assigned department and/or service lines including budget, productivity, contract, and various ad hoc analysis. The candidate will work closely with relevant leaders, team members, and the accounting and budgeting department to ensure accurate budgeting and monitoring of financial results to maximize and identify opportunities for margin enhancement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting/finance field

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• CPA Certification
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Experience:

• Five (5) years of financial experience including at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare financial position
• Leader or supervisor of a project/department for two years

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis of not only historical data, but is able to use all available data to provide a forward‑thinking perspective
• Extracts raw data and formulates it into actionable financial analysis in a summarized executive format using complex Excel spreadsheets and database reporting tools
• Supports operating budget process, collaborating with the budget team and working with service line directors and managers who are operationally responsible for the budget
• Supports and coordinates capital budget process for leaders in accordance with capital budget procedures and policies
• Conducts ongoing actual‑to‑budget variance analysis and forecasting, communicating directly with departmental and financial leadership regarding variances and how to capitalize on those opportunities
• Continuously identifies department and/or service line performance improvement opportunities and communicates to finance and service line leadership
• Coordinates completion of financial analysis related to and in support of new services, provider and staffing needs, and longer‑term strategic initiatives of the service line
• Collaborates with finance & reimbursement team on the completion of larger‑scale financial projections related to the service lines

Physical Requirements

• May need to sit for extended periods of time

Working Environment

• Standard office equipment

Skills and Abilities

• Strong Excel, database, and PC skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a challenging, fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt

Shift: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center: 675 WMCH Financial Planning & Analysis

Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.