Financial Analyst at Open Health Care Clinic

St. George, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Advanced Excel, Financial Modeling, Healthcare Finance, Cash Flow Analysis, Attention to Detail, Effective Communication, Confidential Data Handling, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Data Analytics, 340B Pharmacy Program, Internal Controls

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Financial Analyst functions under the supervision and guidance of the Controller. The Financial Analyst supports Open Health Care Clinic’s financial planning, budgeting, cash management, and analytical functions. This role assists with the development, monitoring, and analysis of the annual organizational budget, performs financial and operational analyses, and supports cash flow management. This position also serves as a key partner to the Controller in improving financial reporting, developing dashboards, and automating recurring reports. The Financial Analyst helps standardize data, improve reporting efficiency, and translate financial and operational information into clear, decision-ready insights. The role also supports accounting activities and special projects as assigned. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to: 1. Satisfies Core Competencies * Accepts responsibility for meeting the standards of the professional, ethical, and relevant legislated requirements. * Ensures work meets all applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. * Complies with all organizational policies, including attendance, dress code, confidentiality, and required annual trainings. 2. Organizational Annual Budget Development: * Develops and maintains the annual budget calendar to ensure timely completion and approval. * Assists in developing budget guidelines related to staffing, revenues, and expenses based on leadership direction. * Provides historical financial data and analytical support to Department Directors during budget preparation. * Assists the Controller and CFO with development of the annual organizational budget. * Prepares consolidated budgets for review and approval by senior leadership and the Board. * Imports approved budgets into the accounting system for ongoing financial reporting. * Prepares revised budgets and pro forma financial models for new initiatives and strategic decisions. 3. Budget Monitoring & Analysis: * Prepares monthly and year-to-date actual-versus-budget reports for leadership, Finance Committee, and Board review. * Produces detailed variance analyses at the departmental, programmatic, and grant levels. * Identifies financial trends, risks, and variances and communicates findings to the Controller. * Alerts the Controller or Senior Accountant to coding errors or data inconsistencies. 4. Financial & Operational Analysis: * Performs financial and operational analyses at the request of the Controller, CFO, CEO, or COO. * Supports Department Directors with approved analytical and reporting requests. * Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results to support performance improvement and strategic planning. 5. Cash Management & Forecasting: * Monitors daily cash balances across all bank accounts. * Collaborates with the Controller to ensure timely completion and review of bank reconciliations. * Develops short- and long-term cash flow projections. * Assists in identifying cash flow risks and opportunities to improve long-term financial sustainability. 6. 340B Pharmacy Program Analysis & Compliance: * Monitors the financial aspects of the 340B Pharmacy Program to support regulatory compliance. * Reviews and validates contract pharmacy data for accuracy and completeness. * Audits patient eligibility and drug pricing against federally published standards. * Performs additional 340B analyses and reporting as requested. 7. Financial Reporting, Dashboards & Analytics Enablement: * Partners with the Controller to design, enhance, and maintain financial dashboards and management reports. * Assists in defining and tracking key financial and operational metrics. * Supports the automation of recurring financial reports to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. * Documents reporting methodologies to support scalability and future data analytics integration. 8. Accounting Support & Special Projects: * Assists with reconciliations, audit schedules, and selected month-end and year-end close activities. * Supports grant-related financial analysis and reporting requirements. * Participates in financial system enhancements and process improvement initiatives. * Performs additional accounting, financial, or analytical duties as assigned. 9. Workforce Development: * Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge, skills, and abilities * Attends and participates in in-service, monthly staff meetings, continuing education offerings, community training events, conferences, and webinars as appropriate Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Health Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant financial analysis or healthcare finance experience preferred. Skills, Licensure, and Knowledge Requirements 1. Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 2. Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities. 3. Healthcare and nonprofit financial reporting and analysis. 4. Ability to translate financial data into clear, decision‑ready insights. 5. Cash flow analysis and forecasting. 6. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. 7. Effective communication with non‑financial stakeholders. 8. Confidential data handling and high ethical standards. 9. No professional licensure required. 10. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), or similar professional certification preferred. 11. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 12. Knowledge of healthcare finance concepts, including revenue cycles, grants management, and cost reporting. 13. Familiarity with FQHC, nonprofit, or healthcare regulatory environments preferred. 14. Understanding of budget development, financial forecasting, and cash flow management. 15. Knowledge of financial systems, general ledger structures, and reporting tools. 16. Familiarity with 340B Pharmacy Program financial requirements and compliance concepts preferred. 17. Understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and financial reporting best practices. 18. Ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems, reporting tools, and data sources. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. * Light to moderate lifting is required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). * Ability to work in a confined area. * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Travel or Special Requirements: Driving during the workday, as well as local or out-of-state travel, may be required to perform job duties. This job description includes the essential job functions and responsibilities of the job. I understand that it is not inclusive of every task inherent to the job. In addition, I understand that it may occasionally require assignment of tasks not specifically covered in this job description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I understand that I will comply with reasonable requests from my supervisor.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, budgeting, cash management, and analytical functions under the guidance of the Controller. This role includes developing and monitoring the annual budget, performing financial analyses, and improving financial reporting.