SR Financial Planning Analyst

Reports to the Director, Financial Planning. Coordinates the budget process from planning to consolidation and Board of Director approval stages. Prepares reports to assist management in making informed business decisions. Completes other special projects as needed in order to identify operating and/or financial efficiencies. Responsible for chargemaster pricing, coding, annual price analysis, price updates and external price reporting.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Utilizes Excel, PeopleSoft, Nvision and SQL to develop reports to assist management in making informed business decisions.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies as required by changing business practices.
• Meets business demands by providing accurate, timely reports used for the analysis of various projects.
• Assists in the development of long-range plans to achieve objectives for growth and profitability.
• Conducts studies for management in a number of areas including organizational effectiveness, capacity utilization, and operating cost containment.
• Utilizes Diver, Star SQL and other systems to support TVM teams and Strategy Deployment.

• Updates HBI Daily Dashboard, monthly and biweekly reports for use by hospital management.
• Developes and maintains a system for reporting productivity indicators.
• Creates and maintains monthly variance reporting process.
• Coordinates the accumulation of statistics for use in productivity, month end and budgeting purposes.
• Coordinates the completion of various hospital surveys and other external request for information.
• Accumulates and analyzes financial information for use by hospital management.
• Completes other special projects as needed in order to identify operating and/or financial efficiencies.

• Maintains integrity of data in the Diver system including cost to charge rations.
• Performs annual price updates and determine prices for new services throughout the year.
• Utilizes Action and other databases to benchmark financial results against other organizations.
• Maintenance of the Action database and reports for hospital management.
• Responsible for Charge Master maintenance and coordinating efforts between HIM, Patient Accounts, IT and department heads to ensure accurate charging/coding.
• Works with department Directors, answering questions and enhancing their understanding of the budget process.

• Generates and analyzes budget information. Creates departmental level budget using Excel, Peoplesoft, Nvision and HBI software.
• Works with department Directors, answering questions and enhancing their understanding of the budget process.
• Coordinates budget process from planning to consolidation and Board of Director approval stages.
• Implements improvements to budget workbook that will facilitate input and review.
• Coordinates efforts of the other Financial analyst related to budget kick off responsibilities and FRP review process.
• Transfer final budget data to the Peoplesoft system and general accounting. Completes spread of budget into monthly increments.
• Helps track and make changes to the consolidated budget report.
• Performs mid-year budget revisions as requested.
• Creates and maintains hi-level three year financial plan using an internally designed system.
• Prepares monthly cash flow for Beacon Healthcare System and for use by the Board and Administration.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Three years of related experience in the areas of general accounting, budgeting and data administration required. Prior experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

• Requires knowledge of general and cost accounting methodologies and techniques.
• Requires a high degree of analytical ability to interpret reports and financial statements.
• Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) necessary to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, to make effective presentations and to maintain positive working relationships.
• Requires the ability to handle multiple projects, and to continually reprioritize projects and tasks in order to meet deadlines.

• Works in an office environment.

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential duties of the position.