Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning, the Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning plays a pivotal role in driving the hospital's financial planning, budgeting, and analysis efforts. This position involves close collaboration with department heads, finance team members, and senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights, facilitate informed decision-making, and safeguard the financial well-being of the organization.

Position: Senior Financial Analyst    

Department: Financial Planning Analysis

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Monthly Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Perform variance analysis to compare actual financial outcomes with budgeted figures and provide explanations for deviations.
• Provide guidance and support to departments regarding budget management and financial planning.
• Evaluate financial data to identify potential areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Provide recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead complex financial analyses, including detailed variance analysis and trend forecasting.
• Prepare regular financial dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
• Analyze patient volume trends and utilize reporting tools to track key volume metrics.
• Identify root causes for volume fluctuations and develop insights that support decision‑making.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between the finance department and other departments. Communicate budgetary and financial information to non-financial stakeholders in an understandable manner. Address and resolve budget-related inquiries and issues.

Project Management:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within budget and timeline constraints. Assist in developing and enforcing financial policies and procedures. Ensure financial processes and reporting comply with organizational policies Lead and participate in special financial projects and initiatives as needed.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and systems and recommend enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts, providing support and development opportunities to enhance their skills and performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams on financial projects and initiatives.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited college or university; master’s degree in accounting, business administration or healthcare preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

None required. CPA or Certified Healthcare Financial Professional preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years of experience as a financial analyst, preferably in a healthcare setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (balance sheets, normalized P&L income statements).

• Ability to extract and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.

• Proficiency in using advanced Excel functions and tools for financial analysis, such as pivot tables, vlookups and complex formulas.

• Ability to prepare and present financial analysis and reports.

• Skilled in conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures.

• Understanding of healthcare-specific financial concepts and terminologies.

• A solid understanding of the main concepts of hospital financial statements (volume, FTE, supplies expenses, etc.).

• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to develop presentations based on a large set of data.

• Effective in communicating financial concepts and analyses to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze situations, think critically, and develop solutions independently.

• Skilled in managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and handling the pressure of tight schedules.

• Ability to work well with others, build relationships, and collaborate across departments.

• Willingness to come up with new ideas or approaches to improve processes or solve problems.

• Ability to lead projects or initiatives and mentor junior analysts, fostering a collaborative and effective working environment.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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