Financial Analyst

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The Surgery department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Financial Analyst 3 (H) position. The incumbent examines financial status of by collecting, monitoring, and studying data, and develops projections, reports, and presentations to assist senior managing staff in their financial decision‑making process. Moreover, the incumbent establishes and enforces policies and procedures that further the department’s financial goals and objectives.

• Develops, prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
• Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Provides analytical evaluation for forward‑looking financial or business‑related projects.
• Devises financial forecasting and reconciliation of accounts.
• Reviews reports and ensures that financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Compares results with plans and forecasts and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Trains and oversees junior staff members to ensure accuracy and efficiency in end work product.
• Assists in the development and organization of department and project budgets.
• Designs and builds various models that summarize several different scenarios around growth and expansion initiatives or opportunities.
• Develops performance and productivity dashboards models or analyses.
• Determines profitability and pricing on product offerings and develops performance indicators to enable the analysis of business segments and new product lines.
• Conducts research on different strategic initiatives.
• Acts as liaison to other departments, vendors, and other external parties to complete assignments.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance and presentations. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings. Provides analytical support for forward‑looking financial or business‑related projects. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of accounts. Designs and builds various models that summarize several different scenarios around growth and expansion initiatives or opportunities. Collaborates with the Central Finance team in resolving matters relating to budget reconciliation.

Collaborates with the relationship leader to address discrepancies and variances within department’s P&L. Prepares and presents the annual operating budget. Monitors and controls operational costs, identifies cost‑saving opportunities, and implements efficiency improvements. Participates in strategic planning initiatives and develops financial reports for clinic operations analysis and strategic growth feasibility. Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Reviews and approves purchase orders, work orders, check requisitions, and consulting agreements.

Assigns costing allocations for all new and replacement positions, one‑time payments, etc. Performs monthly financial analysis for assigned divisions/practices to assure accuracy of all accounts and determine the cause of any significant variances from the budget, report these variances to required stakeholders, and provide suggestions for correcting these variances. Prepares journal entries and payroll accounting adjustments as needed. Collaborates with the Central Finance team for the submission of monthly accruals as needed.

Prepares monthly inter‑departmental transfers for operating expenses. Assesses and…