Senior Financial Analyst; Tullahoma - Onsite

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Business Administration

Develops, analyzes, and conducts complex financial analyses to assess the viability of strategic and financial plans and programs, independently. Integrates financial principles, theories, and concepts to develop reports. Monitors results from program and project implementation.

• Develops projections to model the financial impact of programs and projects. Supports efforts of customers to sustain results from program and project implementation.
• Investigates and analyzes financial transactions and/or regulations in support of programs and projects, and/or reviews monthly results and budget variances.
• Designs, develops, and modifies financial forecasting models and simulations for programs. Accumulates and analyzes data from existing or established databases.
• Present financial, statistical, and operational reports. Analyzes budget impact of implemented programs/projects and provides input for financial projections.
• Analyzes and reports on the effects of proposed federal and state statutes and regulatory actions which may impact financial planning.
• Analyzes future trends and indicators in related areas of interest. Reviews data to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Communication of Results (Advanced): Communicates results and recommendations to customers in a concise and non-technical format. Clearly states implications and potential next steps. Presents analysis, ideas, and findings using the appropriate data visualization and presentation tools (such as Word, Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint).
• Written Communication (Advanced): Demonstrates the ability to write clear, detailed, and comprehensive status reports, memos and documentation. Demonstrates an understanding of effective composition, such as having first line in a paragraph state the subject.
• Financial Analysis (Advanced): The process of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, etc. to determine their performance, stability and profitability.
• Problem Solving (Advanced): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.
• Project Management (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Peer Leadership (Novice): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

• Organizational Impact:
  Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
• Team Interaction:
  Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others:
    Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships:
    Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen…