Strategic Finance Analyst: Budget & Decision Support

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support decision analysis, budgeting, and cost accounting in a hospital environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of healthcare financial analysis with advanced Excel and data skills.

You will work with Kaufman Hall, Lawson, Cerner, and other systems to produce actionable insights. Join USC to help develop annual operating and capital budgets while maintaining data integrity and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2–3 years in accounting, financial analysis and decision support in healthcare.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop analyses and reports to support hospital and corporate initiatives.
• Load data extracts into cost accounting, decision support and budget software with accuracy.
• Assist in developing cost accounting standards and educate users.
• Support annual operating budget development with managers.
• Utilize multiple financial systems and perform data reconciliation.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Time management

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kaufman Hall

Lawson

Cerner

Showcase

Kronos

Enterprise reporting

Access

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support decision analysis, budgeting, and cost accounting in a hospital environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of healthcare financial analysis with advanced Excel and data skills.

You will work with Kaufman Hall, Lawson, Cerner, and other systems to produce actionable insights. Join USC to help develop annual operating and capital budgets while maintaining data integrity and