POSITION SUMMARY:

Financial Analyst Sr plays a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and operational budgeting for acute nursing departments within the Novant Healthcare system. This role involves partnering with nursing leadership to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic objectives. The analyst provides insights and recommendations to optimize nursing services while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Business, Accounting or Finance degree.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience in accounting or financial analysis role, required.
• Licensure/Certification: CPA license or eligibility, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Proficient in excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and research skills
• Additional Skills (preferred):
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Financial acumen and general business savvy; will be strong financially and committed to seeing that Novant Health remains fiscally sound;
• Strategic mindset with strong conceptual abilities; will be a planner and a thinker; will understand the “big picture” and can continuously look for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of corporate finance functions;
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority projects and work within the constraints of multiple deadlines;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a large organization; strong interpersonal skills and a highly professional demeanor;
• High energy level; someone who understands the urgency of meeting the organization’s needs; a sleeve-up style that is comfortable doing and delegating;
• Identifies issues and develops proposed solutions;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and application to healthcare operations

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”

• Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets for acute nursing units, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and hospital administration to track labor costs, productivity, and staffing patterns.
• Analyze trends in patient volume, acuity, and nursing resource utilization to support efficient staffing and cost management.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for nursing departments.
• Identify and recommend strategies to improve financial performance without compromising patient care quality.
• Assist in the development of financial models related to nursing service lines and initiatives.
• Support nursing leadership in the evaluation of new programs, technologies, or staffing models from a financial perspective.
• Facilitate communication between finance, nursing, and other clinical departments to ensure shared understanding of financial goals and constraints.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies related to budgeting and financial reporting.
• Mentor junior financial analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes within the nursing division.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Business, Accounting or Finance degree.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience in accounting or financial analysis role, required.
• Licensure/Certification: CPA license or eligibility, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Proficient in excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and research skills
• Additional Skills (preferred):
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Financial acumen and general business savvy; will be strong financially and committed to seeing that Novant Health remains fiscally sound;
• Strategic mindset with strong conceptual abilities; will be a planner and a thinker; will understand the “big picture” and can continuously look for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of corporate finance functions;
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority projects and work within the constraints of multiple deadlines;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a large organization; strong interpersonal skills and a highly professional demeanor;
• High energy level; someone who understands the urgency of meeting the organization’s needs; a sleeve-up style that is comfortable doing and delegating;
• Identifies issues and develops proposed solutions;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and application to healthcare operations.

Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.