Financial Analyst

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Financial Analyst will generate standard and custom financial and demographic reports. They will verify data and maintain accurate system information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to understand financial reports and develop meaningful analysis.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of business professionals at all levels of the organization, including management, physicians, support staff, patients, and customers.
• Attention to detail.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of files and reports.

Preferred:

• 1 3 years of experience working as a financial or business analyst preferred.
• Prior healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• Prior experience training physicians and office staff on EHR or PM systems is a plus.
• Previous healthcare/budgeting experience is highly preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift
• Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review and approve AP requisitions and invoices for coding and accuracy
• Work across multiple reporting systems to gather and organize data, develop or modify reports as needed
• Conduct in depth analysis of financial data, KPI s and operational metrics to identify trends and variances to inform provider/departmental performance and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies
• Communicate financial performance and key insights effectively to support decision making processes
• Partner with cross functional teams, including accounting and operations to ensure accuracy of financials during the month end close process
• Assist with preparing financials for Monthly Operational Review meetings with Senior Leadership
• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual operating budgets, financial forecasts and proformas
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested
• Discreet handling of confidential information
• Any other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.