Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Business Operations and in accordance with Brown University Health policies/procedures and generally accepted accounting principles, this position provides financial analysis (budgeting, projections, accounting) and reconciliation services for projects, program activities, and department finances in general. The role develops and maintains budgets and financial forecasts, reviews and reconciles information from the Datawatch financial electronic reporting system, and ensures that financial progress and status of all operational revenue and expenses are available to the Adult Psych leadership team on a continuous basis.

Additionally, the position will provide financial and accounting support for other special projects in the department as needed and assigned by the Manager of Business Operations.

• Provides detailed analysis that supports overall financial objectives, strategies, and policies.
• Tracks budgets, analyzes variances, and advises the Manager of Business Operations/Director so that corrective action can be taken.
• Prepares periodic financial, analytical, and interpretive reports.
• Monitors billing, collections, and the disbursement of funds.
• Ensures that accounting operations are effectively and efficiently performed.
• Manages purchasing activities and expenses against Purchase Orders and maintains documentation.
• Provides financial analysis as required in the development and justification of program expansion, projects, and program activities.
• Ensures that financial progress and status reports of all programs and projects are available to the Adult Psych leadership on a continuous basis.
• Assists with budget preparation and management.
• Provides financial and data analysis as requested for other initiatives in the department.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise and skills through participation in appropriate educational and training seminars related to financial reporting.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Broad-based professional level of knowledge in business management, financial analysis, and accounting practices and the ability to provide guidance required.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial analysis required to track financial data from conceptualization through implementation.
• Experience with budget preparation and variance reporting.
• Interest in working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of computers, file management, MS Excel, and other software used to effectively track budgets, project estimates, financial analysis, projections, and project status reports.
• Requires 3+ years experience in financial analysis, financial management, and operations.
• Familiarity with health care finance preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office software and applications required.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate all financial considerations, accounting, reporting, managing, and effectively interacting with all levels of department personnel.

Typical office setting.

None

$67,724.80 - $

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Day

8 hours

Yes