IT Financial Analyst I - IS Portfolio Governance - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California (USC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented IT Financial Analyst to support financial operations within the health system. This role involves assisting with budget preparation, performing financial analysis, and providing insights on cost savings and cash flow predictions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the financial health of the organization and help drive strategic initiatives forward.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational budget and financial analysis.
• Support department managers in budget preparation.

Skills

Budget Analysis

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Forecasting

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Sr. Finance Manager, in conjunction with higher level Financial Analysts, assists with operational budget and financial analysis to determine opportunities for cost savings, appropriate pacing of initiative spending and proactive cash flow predictions for the senior financial administration of the health system. Incumbent will support the department managers, directors and administrators in budget preparation and will assist with giving targeted progress reports on budget performance at regular intervals. Supports the IS department with budget and financial analysis. Has the ability to perform multiple projects, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with department Administrators, Directors, Managers, and staff. Also performs the requisitioning function for the IS department.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to understand and explain simple budget variances; ability to interpret simple financial data.
• Assists with financial analysis in the preparation of the Monthly Financial Reports and Ad hoc Reporting.
• Assists with financial analysis in the preparation of the annual IS Budget.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Excel; prepare and distribute charts, graphs, pivots, v-lookups, etc.
• Requisitions for all Contracts, esp. Maintenance; subsequently accurately processes Invoices.
• Ability to create simple, accurate, financial forecasts, Year Over Year financial analysis, etc.
• Ability to understand and interpret and calculate the financial implications of Contracts, SOWs, Quotes, Change Orders, etc.
• Maintains established hospital and regulatory requirements and records; responsible for maintaining security of information: e.g. salary, staff and legal information in a confidential nature.
• Assists with training and guidance of junior staff, other department staff and personnel across the service line.
• Assists with other financial tasks and duties and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years Accounting and/or financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare or similar environment.
• IT knowledge.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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