Financial Analyst

ScionHealth; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital, part of the ScionHealth network, seeks a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data and support managed care decision-making. You will work with finance leadership to assess reimbursement models, monitor payments, and assist in strategic planning.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of healthcare financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with contract terms. Strong communication and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial analysis, healthcare reimbursement, or cost accounting.
• Experience in managed care contracting or payer analytics preferred.
• CPA/HFMA or CMA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitability testing and reimbursement models for plans and contracts.
• Analyze utilization and financial data for leadership review.
• Verify accuracy of managed care payments and identify variances.
• Assist review and negotiation of managed care contract language with CFO.
• Support data analysis using regional benchmarks.
• Provide data and recommendations for planning and decision support.
• Prepare financial reports and reimbursement analyses for executives.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory/commercial compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

• The Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial and statistical data to support managed care decision-making, contract analysis, and strategic planning. This role works closely with finance leadership and department managers to assess reimbursement models, monitor payment accuracy, and support financial reporting.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Verifies the accuracy of managed care payments and identifies variances or underpayments.
• Assists with the review and negotiation of managed care contract language and terms in collaboration with the CFO.
• Supports comparative data analysis using regional and severity-adjusted benchmarks (e.g. PLM or other sources).
• Provides data and recommendations to finance leadership for decision support and planning.
• Prepares financial reports and reimbursement analyses for executive leadership and department heads.
• Ensures financial data integrity and supports compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient 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.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified in Healthcare Finance Mgmt. Accounting (HFMA) Upon Hire (Preferred) Or
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Upon Hire (Preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years relevant experience in financial analysis, healthcare reimbursement, or cost accounting (Required) And
• Prior Experience in managed care contracting or payer analytics (Preferred)