Budgeting Analyst

at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

SCOPE OF POSITION

This position supports the Budget process, under the direction of the Director of Financial Analysis, for the OSU Health System. The Financial Services Department provides financial information, support, and analysis to all departments within the University Hospitals and its affiliates, and The James Cancer Hospital, University Hospitals East, OSU/Behavioral Health and Network Operations. Financial information systems are maintained, supported and enhanced, and processes are developed to fulfill the department’s mission and objectives. This includes developing and implementing an annual operating and capital budget in addition to monthly, annual, and long- term financial forecasts. The department provides support to the health system for monthly financial and statistical reporting, operating and capital budgeting, financial modeling, revenue management, and charge entry support, reimbursement and cost report support, cost accounting and managed care system support, property management, accounts payable, and a wide variety of financial analysis.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Budget Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting financial budgets and forecasts utilizing a variety of software systems including StrataJazz and Workday. Candidates will have highly developed analytical skills with the ability to process large quantities of information to evaluate costs, benefits and project outcomes. They must also demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve problems while being able to clearly articulate complex ideas and communicate clearly and effectively. The position interacts with others in Financial Services and departments throughout the Medical Center on operating budget and management reporting related items. The position is responsible for working with administrative management to report health system financial information that will facilitate financial decision making regarding cost centers, programs, service lines, managed care contracting, payors, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of budgeting and/or financial analysis experience.

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