Business Operations Financial Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Graduate degree is preferred.

• Three or more years of experience in an analytical capacity is required.
• Three or more years of experience with general ledger data is required.
• Previous experience with API within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology is preferred.
• Previous Infor/Lawson experience is preferred.
• Previous experience using Cerner Applications and contract management experience is preferred.
• Experience in prioritizing multiple projects concurrently is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen drive to learn and improve processes.
• Must possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to compile data, analyze and develop recommendations as well as identify errors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to manage time and workload of multiple projects/analysis effectively.
• Basic understanding of healthcare knowledge, such as use of coding data, basic medical terminology, and general stakeholder understanding.
• Must be detailed and quality oriented.
• Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of the organization.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required including Pivot tables, Vlookups, & other data analysis tools.
• Familiar with Tableau.
• Ability to use generated financial data to make recommendations about how to best use company resources.

• Performs analytical review of data and provides information and recommendations to leadership.

• Monitors financial performance and reviews division’s charges for accuracy and opportunities for revenue growth and expense reduction.

• Compiles, reviews, and submits quality, regulatory and workforce data to external entities: Comparative Analytics, etc.

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision, and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills, and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

• Researches and analyzes external benchmarking data to ensure the division is appropriately utilizing its resources.

• Provides analytical support to Clinical Operations Leadership including operational analysis, financial analysis, assistance with business plans, ROI, etc.

• Assists with the development of the Clinical Operations Division’s financial budgets and helps monitor financial performance.

• Assists with the purchasing process for capital and expense items.

• Assists with revenue cycle initiatives to ensure the division is appropriately maximizing its revenue potential.

• Assists with the data analytic function of division’s process improvement initiatives such as data extractions, control charts, regression analysis, etc.

• Gathers, interprets, and uses complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes & optimize results.

• Actively supports and reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of MHS.

• Performs other related work as required or requested.

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