Financial Analyst

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Financial Analyst, joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How You'll Contribute Supports the financial operations of the hospital through analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement support, account review, and operational performance monitoring. Partners with finance leadership, department managers, and hospital administration to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information that supports decision-making, policy compliance, and overall financial performance. Prepares, analyzes, and distributes financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules for hospital leadership and department managers. Performs monthly variance analysis, identifies trends, and provides clear explanations of financial performance compared to budget, prior year, and forecast. Assists with monthly close activities, including general ledger review, journal entry support, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation support. Supports the annual budget process by preparing templates, gathering data, analyzing departmental requests, and assisting leaders with budget assumptions. Maintains financial schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital and corporate policies. Monitors labor, supply, contract service, volume, revenue, and expense trends to support operational decision-making. Partners with department managers to review financial results, explain variances, and promote adherence to financial policies and budget expectations. Assists with financial audits, cost report preparation, community benefit reporting, and other regulatory or corporate reporting requirements as assigned. Supports cash, contractual, physician contract, and other finance-related analyses as requested by the CFO, Controller, or hospital leadership. Maintains confidentiality of financial, operational, patient, and employee information in accordance with hospital policy and applicable regulations. Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance with three years of directly related healthcare finance experience may be considered. What we're looking for Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance with three years of directly related healthcare finance experience may be considered. Skills & Experience Experience with financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, general ledger review, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis preferred. Healthcare or hospital finance experience is strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required. Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills required. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships with hospital leadership, department managers, medical staff, nursing personnel, auditors, and corporate finance partners. Schedule Full-time Why join us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More About Memorial Medical Center Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health®