Supply Chain Financial Analyst

This job, under moderate supervision, provides analysis to the particular area of the business they support. Analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements and maintains databases and other sources of information. Supports strategic projects leveraging financial and analytic capabilities. Assists in the budget process. Responds to Ad Hoc Reporting requests and answers questions from users of the financial reports.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or Computer Science or related area OR 10 years relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Preferred:
  Experience in financial analysis, forecasting and reporting
• Preferred:
  Experience in the healthcare industry

• Preferred:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively testing for certification

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various office software packages and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment and decision‑making skills.

• Updates and maintains financial information.
• Provides reporting and analytics to ensure operational profitability.
• Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement.
• Participates in formation of budget.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Participates in activities for professional development.
• Participates in special projects involving financial analysis.
• Other related duties as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;

and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than eight hours a day). Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.