FP&A Analyst

XceedSearch.com; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

XceedSearch.com is seeking a Financial Analyst for Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team in Phoenix. This role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations and revenue cycle, driving forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.

You will collaborate with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to assess financial impacts of initiatives, interpret payer contracts, and support budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required).
• Master's degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments.
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives.
• Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including data gathering, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Communication

Healthcare analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA

Tools

Athena

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Finance / Revenue Cycle / Operations

Reports To: CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt

NO Sponsorship

MUST LIVE IN PHOENIX ARIZONA AREA

Job Summary:

Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision‑making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives
• Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls
• Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA designation (preferred)

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system)
• 2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation models
• Experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experience
• Athena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plus

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization
• Familiarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metrics
• Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Knowledge Areas:

• Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections)
• Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analytics
• Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies
• Value-based care models and healthcare finance trends

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Required)
• Forecasting: 2 years (Required)
• Healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required)

Company Description

Healthcare company