Financial Analyst

Children's Minnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to partner with managers in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across clinical and support services at two hospitals and multiple clinics.

You will research data sources, create reports and dashboards, provide financial support to business owners, analyze revenue and expense trends, develop descriptive analytics and data visualizations, and participate in annual budgeting and forecasting to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3+ years cost accounting or service line analysis experience; healthcare preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication; ability to synthesize findings.
• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; quick learner of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data sources, create reports and dashboards, provide financial support to business owners.
• Analyze revenue and expense trends; descriptive analytics and data visualization.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting; assist departments with financial roadmaps.

Skills

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Financial Planning department partners with managers to create the annual Operating and Capital budgets and assists with variance analysis of actual activity versus budgeted activity. This department also provides to all levels of management program profitability reporting, financial information, and analysis to support organizational and departmental decisions.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for researching and analyzing various sources of data, create reports and dashboards, provide financial support to business owners, analyze revenue and expense trends- descriptive analytics, data visualization, and participate in annual budgeting and forecasting. Ability to work with Business departments and assist them in understanding and managing their financial responsibilities. Assist departments with developing a roadmap for their future financial commitments.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field


• Experience: 3+ years experience with cost accounting/service line analysis; healthcare experience preferred


• Strong oral communication skills and ability to produce narrative and written summarizes clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions


• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with ability to learn new technologies quickly


• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, establishing cooperative and collaborative working relationships

Physical Demands

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Salary & Benefits

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part‑time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

Eligibility & Compliance

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.