Financial Analyst, Research

Piedmont Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Finance professional to support research operations. You will perform financial and operational analysis to ensure accurate revenue, expenses, and budgeting for clinical research activities.

In this role, you will collaborate with pre-award and post-award teams, produce standardized management reports, and assist with budgets. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year in healthcare financial analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or closely related field.
• 1 year of progressive work experience in financial/operational analysis, preferably in a multi-entity healthcare provider environment.
• Experience with database and decision support systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned Finance functions to support Piedmont Healthcare Research.
• Support the pre-award and post-award activities for assigned clinical research departments.
• Oversee research-related Hospital and Physician bills, ensuring integrity and accuracy of daily revenue and expense related activities.
• Model new research studies in the clinical management trial system and accounts receivable activity.
• Develop and maintain standardized management reports and assist with preparing and negotiating research study budgets.
• Collaborate with research department staff and entity department leaders to deliver meaningful insights from data for decision making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Healthcare experience

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Database systems

Decision support systems

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing assigned Finance functions and activities to support Piedmont Healthcare Research. Supports the pre-award and post award activities for assigned clinical research departments. including daily oversight of research related Hospital and Physician bills, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of daily revenue and expense related research activities, modeling of new research studies in the clinical management trial system and accounts receivable activity. Responsible for developing and maintaining standardized management reports and assisting with preparing and negotiating research study budgets. Works collaboratively with research department staff, entity department leaders and other Finance departments to develop and deliver management reports and meaningful insights from data to further decision making.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field required

Work Experience

• 1 year of progressive work experience in financial/operational analysis, preferably in a multi-entity healthcare provider environment required


• Experience working in healthcare preferred


• Experience with database and decision support systems preferred

Licenses and Certifications

None required

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