Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: HEALTH SYSTEM

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General Description of the Job Class

This position is responsible for understanding and analyzing the Duke University Health System (DUHS) statement of operations for the Oncology and Pharmacy Strategic Service Lines on a routine basis. The position will be required to understand the many facets of Duke University Hospital both financially and operationally in order to effectively provide advisory and consultative support.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

Plan, develop, and coordinate the preparation of financial analyses and reports including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses and other financial information; perform complex and specialized assignments in assigned areas of expertise. Maintain liaison with business unit financial managers to advise units regarding financial position, cash flows, accounts, budgets, budget requests and related financial matters. Supervise, coordinate and participate in the preparation of various financial reports and analyses for senior leadership and external agencies. Work closely with Corporate Finance and General Accounting to coordinate monthly journal entries and provide a comprehensive understanding of other income statement transactions. Compile and analyze key performance indicators; prepare and review monthly performance dashboards; perform other variance analysis and month-end close procedures. Develop and review trend and forecast analysis; prepare monthly written reports of findings, highlighting variances, adverse trends and recommendations for improvement. Assist in the development, implementation, and management of financial systems, cost accounting systems, and/or financial policies and procedures as appropriate.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education: Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a related field. Experience: Work requires a minimum of six years' experience in financial management, cost accounting or a field directly related to specialized area of assignment. Certification : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is desirable. Systems : Prior experience with SAP, EPSi, Business Objects, Epic, Oracle Smart View, STRATA and Tableau is desirable.

Preferred Job Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with expert proficiency in Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of organization and attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly-matrixed organization

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.