Financial or Business Analyst Senior​/Intermediate

The Financial Services Department is seeking an experienced business professional to support the Pharmacy Department. This position reports to the Finance Manager. This position will be instrumental in developing processes, maintaining financial reporting, and creating controls around a growing field in Pharmacy and Finance.

• Monthly variance analysis of budget to actual financial results
• Month-End Journal entry responsibilities
• Update and create monthly financial reports, including graphs, charts, and other ad hoc reports etc.
• Create annual budget for Inpatient Pharmacy areas and Research Pharmacy
• Monitor activity in the Inpatient drug area, develop and maintain reports as needed
• Interact with CDAs, Segment Leadership, or designated department leads to develop processes and stay up to date on patient population and new drugs on the horizon
• Create workflows tailored to each Inpatient and/or administrative area. These workflows will ensure appropriate controls to monitor financial activity and mitigate losses
• Communicate activity and financial statuses to appropriate areas throughout Michigan Medicine & Pharmacy Leadership
• Scheduled and ad hoc reports for drug level analysis of medication purchases
• Create purchase orders when appropriate
• Recharge Rate analysis for the Research Pharmacy Team
• Backup support for other Financial Analysts in the department that support various Pharmacy areas
• Other analysis and duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Additional Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written, to internal and external constituents and apply a high degree of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills dealing with complex concepts, projects, etc.
• Solid knowledge, understanding, and experience in business, finance, or accounting
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to work well with teams
• Must have effective organizational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Experience with analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions
• Strong presentation, analytical techniques, and computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Intermediate: 2-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, and/or compliance, preferably in a University or Health Care environment
• Senior: 5-8 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, and/or compliance, preferably in a University or Health Care environment
• Experience with spreadsheet applications and analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions

• Business, Accounting or Finance degree is preferred
• Experience working within Pharmacy is desirable, but not required
• Experience with Mpathways, Hyperion, Finance BI, and Business Objects financial software systems

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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