Financial Operations Analyst

Overview

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.

Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the financial health of Cayuga Health System. The Financial Operations Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, streamlining processes, and contributing to the overall success of our health system by providing detail-oriented reports and analytics that will drive performance improvements across business units.

Location:

Ithaca

• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Preparing detailed financial reports and presenting findings to key stakeholders.
• Utilizing financial systems to create and maintain accurate records.
• Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Monitoring budget performance, providing insights into budgetary discrepancies.
• Assists with development and maintenance of the hospital's cost accounting system.
• Participates with consultants on organizational initiatives.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends and regulations.
• Developing innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Staying up to date with financial technologies and software.

• You should be a highly organized individual with excellent problem-solving skills and an aptitude for numbers. KPIs, OKRs, NPR, and SQL are acronyms you're familiar with and not phased by.
• You should be adept at using financial systems, have strong attention to detail, and be able to interpret financial data with precision.
• You are a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• You are a creative thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• You have the ability to multitask and prioritize work in order to meet internal deadlines.

• Financial modeling skills:
  Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze scenarios and provide insights into the financial impact of various initiatives.
• Advanced Data Analytics:
  Experience in advanced data analytics tools and techniques.
• Healthcare Knowledge:
  Familiarity with healthcare systems, processes, and terminology.
• Thrive in a fast-moving department within a larger organization, adapting quickly to changes and challenges.
• Champion creative solutions and welcome out-of-the-box thinking to drive continuous improvement.
• Focus on achieving tangible results on time, even in organizational complexities.
• Drive a results-oriented culture within the department, setting and exceeding ambitious goals.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that transcends organizational silos, ensuring clear and concise messaging.

• Education - Bachelor s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Experience - Three years of experience in financial operations, analysis and/or budgeting
• Licensure - none required
• Physical Requirements - must remain stationary 50% or more of the time. Must be able to exchange accurate information. May occasionally need to move light objects up to 20 pounds.

Cayuga Health System unites two longstanding, independent hospitals, Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls. Our two hospitals and multiple ambulatory locations have served our respective communities well for many years. Our nurses and patient services providers are committed…