Clinical & Research Financial Administrator

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer research seeks a Clinical and Research Financial Administrator to drive financial analysis and business consulting. This role involves collaborating with operational leaders to enhance processes and maximize revenue while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strong background in finance, and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing cancer care and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis or healthcare finance.
• Ability to create complex financial models with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain institutional performance dashboards.
• Provide data analysis for annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial modeling.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Procedures

Quantitative Analysis

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Financial Modeling Software

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

*Please note...this position can be remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, MS, MO, MT, NC, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY

Position Highlights:

The Clinical and Research Financial Administrator is responsible for providing analysis and business consulting services to support assigned departments. Business consulting services are provided for ongoing operations as well as new products and services, often in collaboration with Strategic Planning, Corporate Business Development, and Partnership services. Collaborates with operational leaders and central services to identify opportunities to redesign processes to reduce costs and/or maximize revenue, while complying with regulatory guidelines. Acts as a financial advisor to assigned areas. Interprets information from reports and other sources (which person in the role may have developed) and advises his/her customers of the meaning and impact of the information to the department and related strategies.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated competency of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting procedures.
• Strong quantitative, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to interact with management.
• Ability to react quickly to change.
• Create complex financial models with multiple variables and assumptions.
• Think independently and demonstrate appropriate professional maturity to substantiate and discuss opinions and interpretations.
• Demonstrate effective functional knowledge of departments supported.
• Ability to make recommendations based on available information.
• Effectively communicate and maintain credibility with all organizational levels.
• Effective presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

Executive Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain institutional performance dashboards reporting actual performance against goals.
• Fulfill complex report requests requiring problem-solving and consulting skills.
• Build and summarize a variety of financial reports with strong analytical skills.
• Develop new analyses, reports, and dashboards to meet evolving needs.
• Perform monthly quality assurance reviews on data accuracy and resolve issues.

Departmental Support

• Prepare financial models for faculty or staff recruitment justification and proforma development.
• Develop new analyses and reports as requested.
• Train end users on reporting tools and collaborate with IT on dashboard development.
• Calculate and report productivity metrics.
• Interpret reports and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Produce complex ad-hoc reports as requested.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Provide data analysis and consulting for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financials.
• Support development of financial forecasts for assigned departments.
• Collaborate with leaders to evaluate cost reduction and revenue maximization opportunities.

Strategic Support

• Develop financial models for new services and expansion projects.
• Assist with financial assessments for new programs and business development.
• Support strategic cost and margin strategies and incorporate assumptions into budgets and forecasts.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial modeling and reporting.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Seven (7) years of experience in financial analysis, healthcare finance, research finance, or business administration.

**CPA required (tracked by the business); in lieu of CPA, a Master's degree or an additional three (3) years of relevant experience may be considered, totaling ten (10) years.

Preferred:

• Experience with planning, budgeting, productivity, and forecasting systems.
• Experience in healthcare financial analysis or research finance.