Senior Analyst - Path to Value @ LHC Group

Business Operations Analyst

As the Business Operations Analyst, you will support the overall financial operations over a particular area of coverage working directly with Divisional and Regional leadership to set and achieve operational goals. This position also is responsible for the developing of annual operating budgets, confirmation of weekly projections, and identifying / communicating other areas of financial improvement opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works independently while partnering with Division Vice Presidents and their management teams to regularly measure and improve business performance
• Serves as professional support for all aspects of the business for the Division Vice President and Regional Operations Director
• Performs real-time financial and operating analysis on current financial results, operating statistics, metrics, and other operating data to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improved performance
• Maintains excellent communication with supervisors, operations management personnel, and home office personnel
• Regularly prepares variance analyses of operating income statements and provides management with recommendations for operating improvements
• Reviews weekly projections from the home office budgeting department and provides feedback prior to weekly release
• Actively participates in Monthly Operations Review meetings
• Actively participates in the annual budget process related to operating budgets for all respective divisions

Required Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Proficiency in modern accounting software platforms and databases, along with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven excellent analytical and technical financial skills with the ability to quickly identify and evaluate business risks and apply appropriate resolution techniques
• Proven high level of motivation with a strong sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Proven highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade through credibility, integrity, and professionalism
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other management personnel to achieve high levels of operating performance
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Preferred

Qualification:

• Post-acute health care experience