Financial Operations Specialist

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance (dental, vision)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Financial Operations Advisor to partner with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders in steering financial performance for perioperative and surgical services. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across inpatient operating rooms, anesthesia, and related support services.

The ideal candidate provides actionable financial insights, monitors performance, supports capital investments, and works with finance, revenue cycle,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial partner to clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to drive financial performance.
• Oversee financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning for perioperative and surgical services.
• Provide financial insights, monitor performance, and support business planning and capital decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage costs, and enhance margins through collaboration with clinical and operational teams.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounting

Financial analysis

Healthcare finance

Operational finance

Education

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

Job description

**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.## Additional Information:**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:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**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.***