Senior Financial Analyst - Post Award Operations

Support the accounting needs for research departments at Banner Alzheimer's Institute Create and update financial forecast reports for research departments Prepare and present financial forecasts Participate in month-end close Prepare reconciliations and journal entries Assist with post-award grant activities Gather and analyze statistics and financial information Generate monthly, bi-weekly, and ad hoc financial reports Work with management and staff to gather and interpret financial data Maintain the integrity of financial information systems, statistical files, databases, and reporting Collaborate with analysts on operating budgets, forecasts, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support, and reimbursement analysis Provide financial modeling resources for management-assigned special projects Identify useful data elements, outliers, trends, variances, and operating improvement opportunities Present data and analysis results to appropriate parties Prepare reports and presentations for state and federal agencies, administration, and corporate stakeholders Educate financial reporting system users and non-financial staff on financial tools, resources, and analysis Provide financial analysis support for multiple facilities within the Western Region when assigned Consult with department directors, administration, Data Operations, Financial Services, Banner Health personnel, governmental agencies, healthcare facilities, professional organizations, and vendors Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience Three to four years of experience in healthcare financial management/analysis work Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities with changing needs and deadlines Excellent human relations skills Ability to effectively interact and communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and outside professionals Strong abilities in statistical analysis and data interpretation Proficiency in computer software applications, database and spreadsheet programs Proficiency in financial modeling techniques to generate management reports, projections, allocations, and analyses Strong Excel skills Ability to work independently Ability to read and understand grant contracts and notices of awards, including terms and conditions Team player able to understand both the bigger picture and detail Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in healthcare financial management and analysis, with strong capabilities in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. Proficient in preparing financial reports and forecasts while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Highest-signal resume keywords Healthcare Financial Management Financial Modeling Techniques Statistical Analysis Excel Proficiency Grant Contract Understanding ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Forecasting Financial Reporting Reconciliation Journal Entries Data Analysis Cost Accounting Budgeting Variance Analysis Financial Analysis Database Management Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Team Collaboration Industry Keywords Healthcare Finance Research Departments Post-Award Grant Activities Federal Agencies State Agencies Tools & Technologies Spreadsheet Programs Database Applications Financial Information Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor