Healthcare Budget & Forecasting Analyst

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Manager in preparing annual budgets, analyzing variances, and developing productivity standards. The role includes forecasting, benchmarking, and reporting key indicators to drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate has healthcare budgeting experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with Access/SQL and spreadsheets, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and accounting preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of budgetary and financial accounting principles and practices including the ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial statements.
• Data analysis or data modeling to analyze data creatively and present results clearly.
• Knowledge of database management software (Access, SQL).
• Strong computer skills; proficient with spreadsheets and databases.
• Software implementation and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Deadline oriented; able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Budget Manager with preparation of annual budgets.
• Analyze budget variances and develop productivity standards.
• Produce productivity reporting and benchmarking analyses.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual financial forecasts.
• Report key performance indicators to leadership.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Data analysis

SQL

Access

Excel

Project management

Education

BS/BA required

Tools

Access

SQL

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Manager in preparing annual budgets, analyzing variances, and developing productivity standards. The role includes forecasting, benchmarking, and reporting key indicators to drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate has healthcare budgeting experience, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with Access/SQL and spreadsheets, with the ability to work independently and within a team.