Sr. Financial Analytics Analyst at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for applying a thorough, advanced level knowledge of clinical and financial analysis and knowledge of systems technology to identify and design solutions within the decision support, research, and/or quality systems. Responsible for the development of Service Line analyses and the monitoring of Service Line trends. Serves as a resource to department managers and facilitates use of corporate data. Performs financial functions, conducts statistical and analytical reviews, and prepares financial reports, statements, and gathers information for proformas and presentations. Participates in cross functional teams to assist with financial requirements and to enable adherence to generally acceptable accounting principles.

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Minimum Job Requirements

•  Master's Degree Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting  (Required)
  


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   2-4 years’ experience with hospital financial reporting and with both financial and clinical analyses in a healthcare setting
  


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   2-4 years’ experience preparing complex written and graphic reports that explain and interpret data trends
  


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   2-4 years’ experience performing complex analysis using modeling, forecasting and statistical analysis methodologies
  


•  Prior presentation experience and intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred


•  Strong knowledge of accounting principles/standards


•  Knowledge of healthcare terminology, coding practices, and KPI definitions


•  Knowledge of Service Line management and accountability practices


•  Knowledge of database functionality and reporting tools and ability to creatively apply these concepts to a complex and changing environment and able to articulate underlying system processes and their effect on data and reports


•  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to perform as a team member


•  Ability to work effectively in a multi-faceted, time-critical work environment


•  Excellent financial, analytical, and organizational skills


•  Able to provide in-depth data interpretations for streamlined decision making


•  Strong project management and problem-solving skills


•  Skill in the use of complex mathematical and statistical techniques to assess financial and statistical scenarios


•  Advanced computer skills are required in Excel, graphing, dashboard creation and tools


•  Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation in all interactions


•  Able to communicate information in a clear, concise, and easy to understand manner for use by internal and external groups


•  Ability to make sound decisions and able to articulate reasoning for said decisions

Job Specific Duties

•  Conducts data analysis to determine root causes and the feasibility of solution options. 


•  Prepares data analysis projects including developing and presenting clear visually compelling periodic and ad hoc reports. Prepares charts, tables, and other exhibits for use in presentations.


•  Develops and executes complex business plans (including financial models) and project plans to obtain new business growth for the organization.


•  Plans, analyzes, coordinates and serves as liaison for the activities, projects and programs related to new business opportunities.


•  Provides analysis, data, and writing to support NCHS’ strategic planning, growth, and development efforts including an annual system environmental assessment.


•  Provides in-depth data interpretations for streamlined decision making.


•  Assists in identifying and evaluating opportunities to improve organizational efficiencies, improvements in quality, clinical & patient centric metrics and financial performance. 


•  Responsible for auditing data for reasonableness, investigating variances, and working with technical team to make appropriate corrections. 


•  Collaborates with Finance department on Budget preparation.


•  Manages the integration and comparison of internal data with various benchmarks (e.g., CHA, PHIS).


•  Works across departments to provide supportive information for various initiatives including productivity, business planning, volume trend analysis, case mix index, reimbursement and costing.