Financial Analyst, Budgets and Business Planning

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Financial Analyst for Budgets and Business Planning. You will plan, coordinate, and analyze the PSD network's budget and business plans, ensuring alignment with operations and senior management.

The role covers monthly close, reporting, capital and operating budgets, and internal controls compliance. Strong Excel, GAAP knowledge, and cross‑functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or 3 years of public accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must be highly computer literate, including advanced use of Excel.
• Must be able to establish effective working relationships with Senior Management and Staff at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• MBA preferred; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, coordinate, and analyze Budget and Business plans for the PSD network.
• Assist in monthly financial information related to assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Operations, controllers, financial analysts, Administrative Directors, and the Executive Office on analyses, projections, and budgets.
• Oversee monthly close, reporting, and internal controls compliance.
• Support PeopleSoft general ledger build and maintenance and outsourced accounting functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA

Tools

PeopleSoft

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Financial Analyst, Budgets and Business Planning, is responsible for planning, monitoring, coordinating, collaborating, compiling and analyzing Budget and Business plans for the PSD network as assigned. They will assist in monthly financial information related to assigned areas. Will work closely with Operations, controllers, financial analysts, Administrative Directors, and the Executive Office on various analyses, projections, annual capital, and operating budgets, monthly close as appropriate and applicable. Job responsibilities include all financial aspects of Hackensack Meridian Health's (HMH) goals, which also include all operational matters affecting the preparation and reporting of monthly financial statements, budgeting, internal controls compliance, PeopleSoft general ledger build & maintenance, and oversight on outsourced accounting functions.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting &/or 3 years of public accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must be highly computer literate, including advanced use of Excel.
• Must be able to establish effective working relationships with Senior Management and Staff at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
• Familiarity with Google Suite.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).