Financial Specialist

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Tuition Reimbursement and Educational

Career Growth and Professional Dev

Wellness Programs

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL, seeks a Senior Financial Specialist to lead complex financial analysis and reporting across clinical and business service lines. You will partner with leaders to provide strategic financial guidance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting support.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering actionable insights in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities.
• Cost accounting and general accounting principles knowledge.
• Financial modeling and decision support experience.
• Capital planning and capital asset management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance financial analysis and reporting processes.
• Support operating and capital budget development, forecasting, and capital asset management.
• Lead complex projects and improve integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Mentor others and foster cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Capital planning

Microsoft Excel

Presentation skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we are committed to clinical excellence and a culture built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and innovation.

Position Summary

The Financial Specialist serves as a senior-level finance professional and subject matter expert supporting complex clinical and business service lines across BayCare. This role assumes a leadership position within the finance function, partnering with leaders at all levels of the organization to provide strategic financial guidance, analytical support, and operational insight.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include coordinating and enhancing financial analysis and reporting processes, supporting operating and capital budget development, forecasting, capital asset management, cost accounting, and general accounting activities. The Financial Specialist leads complex projects that support organizational goals, proactively improves the integrity and accuracy of financial data, and provides exceptional customer service in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This role demonstrates critical thinking, sound professional judgment, and strong analytical capabilities while taking ownership of results, mentoring others, and fostering collaboration across departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

One Of The Following Combinations Is Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with:
  • Eight (8) years of Accounting experience and
  • Eight (8) years of Financial Analysis experience

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Six (6) years of Accounting experience
• Six (6) years of Financial Analysis experience

OR

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Six (6) years of Accounting experience
• Six (6) years of Financial Analysis experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Four (4) years of healthcare finance or healthcare accounting experience
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cost accounting and general accounting principles
• Financial modeling and decision support
• Capital planning and capital asset management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders across the organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting
• Demonstrated project leadership and process improvement experience
• Ability to mentor and develop team members

Why BayCare?

BayCare offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial future of our team members, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Team Member Recognition Programs and Discounts

Position Details

Location: BayCare System Office West, Clearwater FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Remote Work: Hybrid

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled