Financial Operations Specialist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance from day one

Paid leave & disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to partner with clinical and administrative leaders in driving financial performance across perioperative and surgical services.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for inpatient operating rooms, anesthesia, and related services, ensuring sound financial stewardship and opportunities for cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or a related field with six years of financial management experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial analysis within healthcare or operational finance.
• Ability to partner with clinical and administrative leaders to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning for perioperative and surgical services.
• Provide financial insights to clinical and administrative leaders to improve margins and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, finance, revenue cycle, and supply chain to promote fiscal accountability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Financial Operations Specialist Department: University Hospital | Administration

Job Description

The Financial Operations Advisor serves as a key financial partner to clinical, operational, and administrative leaders, supporting informed decision-making and driving financial performance across perioperative and surgical services. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning for areas including inpatient operating rooms, same-day surgery, minimally invasive surgery, anesthesia, surgical preparation and recovery, and central sterile services.

The ideal candidate will provide financial insights, monitor operational and financial performance, support business planning and capital investment decisions, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage costs, and enhance margins. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, finance, revenue cycle, supply chain, and operational leaders, the Financial Operations Advisor plays a critical role in promoting fiscal accountability, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring sound financial stewardship across assigned service areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and six (6) years of experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial analysis, healthcare finance, or operational finance is required.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

Location:University Hospital (0870)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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