The Financial Analyst at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, under the direct supervision of the Director of Financial Analysis, compile and analyze data to be used for budget planning, decision support, productivity, variance analysis, economic justification, and special projects in accordance with established departmental standards, policies and procedures.

St. Mary Mercy Hospital is a full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Education:

  • Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related field or combination of experience and education required.

• Training and Experience:

  • Minimum of two to four years' experience in finance and/or accounting analysis required.

  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of general accounting and theories of finance is required.

  • Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable.

  • Previous experience with cost accounting or decision support preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide customer assistance in defining, educating and analyzing financial reports and other tools.

• Apply analytical skills in the operating budget process and forecasting.

• Apply knowledge of financial applications/theories on a day-to-day basis with minimum supervision.

• Communicate to the customer results of analysis in both written and oral form.

• Maintain financial application(s) integrity, through data loads, reconciliations, and structure maintenance.

• Perform in-depth financial analysis with recommendation and conclusion.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analytical ability to prepare and evaluate statistical reports.

• Written and verbal communication skills to be effective with internal and external users, including management and administration.

• Ability and motivation to increase working knowledge of the job, hospital and industry updates, rules and regulations as they pertain to the hospital financial area.

• Independently perform routine financial analysis (e.g. routine pricing studies, Six Sigma financial entitlements, equipment replacement financial studies) with minimal supervision.

• Able to work on complex financial analysis (ex. Service line analysis, develop new department or service economic justifications) with supervision.

• Ability to make presentations to interdepartmental staff members and other various management levels.

• Thorough understanding of general accounting, financial and healthcare related principles.

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy…

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.