Financial Analyst II

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Financial Analyst II to manage financial analysis and budget preparation for the campus. This position requires conducting financial projects with limited supervision and aiding in operational efficiencies.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical skills and communication abilities. Experience in healthcare finance and SQL proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in decision support role or relevant advanced degree.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct moderate financial analysis projects using decision support applications.
• Lead development of annual volume and expense budgets.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Intermediate Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration

Tools

SQL

Job description

Financial Analyst II conducts moderate to complex financial analysis and modeling projects using a variety of decision support systems. Proficient at data mining and abstracting information from all decision support tools in order to complete financial projects. Performs such analyses with limited supervision.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY - Operating Budget

The Financial Analyst II for Operating Budget is responsible for activities related to planning, preparation, and execution of the operating and key statistic budgets for the designated campus as well as reporting on monthly performance against the budget plan. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to perform project related financial analysis with limited supervision, increasing financial acumen of operating partner teams through education and communication efforts, and thorough understanding of key business lines for the assigned campus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Operating Budget

1. Conducts moderate financial analysis projects using decision support applications, data warehouses or other data and analytical tools under limited supervision.
2. Leads the development of annual volume and expense budgets for the assigned campus. Budget process includes individual financial audits as well as communication with department leaders to determine appropriate budgets at a cost center level.
3. Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide insights into financial and operational performance to department leaders.
4. Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
5. Work closely with Accounting and other departments to ensure financial accuracy.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand impacts of operational changes on financial performance.
7. Understands FP&A key decision support system and tools available to complete financial projects.
8. Abstracts data from key decision support systems in order to complete financial projects. Reviews data for accuracy and reasonableness before presenting to management.
9. Summarizes analyses in professional documentation and communicates findings to decision support management.
10. Perform basic report writing and modification within the financial planning system.
11. Lead system training and education classes for operating partners on the use of financial planning tools.

REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Public Health or Healthcare Administration or similar field
2. One (1) year of experience in decision support role OR relevant advanced degree.
3. Skills in using Microsoft Office products; intermediate level ability with Excel applications.

PREFERRED

1. Experience in healthcare finance role.
2. Master's in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of and experience with databases using SQL or other advance system languages. Adept at creating and managing complex queries.
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Demonstrated professional communication skills in written reports and oral formats.