Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assistance in completion of special financial projects, analyses and feasibility studies. General duties include performing research, systems overviews and direct observations of operational or financial functions of departments of the Clinic with the goal of making complex business decisions and recommendations to senior management to support operational efficiencies, accuracy, cost controls and expanded services.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior management based on sound analysis.
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decisions making within the broadest scope.
• Compile and analyze financial reports and identify discrepancies that require senior management attention.
• Research and resolve business unit inquiries.
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency, performance and other projects as assigned by management.
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting and analysis of the results of the division's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
• Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) year's healthcare financial analytical experience preferred.
• Seven to Eight (7-8) years of experience as Financial Analyst required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required to attend in-service classes or workshops relevant to job.
• Confidentiality required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, managers, employees and business associates.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Access).

Working Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA2