Senior Financial Analyst

NextPlay Jobs is proud to partner with a nationally recognized healthcare organization known for its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional patient care. This leading medical institution serves communities across South Florida and the surrounding region, offering advanced clinical services, cutting-edge technology, and innovative care models designed to meet a wide spectrum of patient needs. The organization has earned top-tier federal quality ratings, reflecting its dedication to delivering outstanding outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the VP, Finance and serve as a key resource for the Finance Division and operational leaders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering closely with department leaders to ensure financial plans align with strategic objectives.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies, ensuring all compliance standards are met.
• Perform comprehensive financial evaluations for new programs or service lines, assessing reimbursement, projected volumes, payor mix, operational costs, and capital requirements.
• Analyze complex financial data—including revenue, expenses, and utilization trends—to uncover insights and recommend actions that strengthen financial performance.
• Lead or participate in special initiatives assigned by senior leadership, providing financial expertise to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, investigate variances, and identify opportunities to optimize revenue and reduce costs.
• Mentor and support junior financial analysts, fostering skill development and ensuring high-quality analytical output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in accounting, revenue cycle, operations, and other departments to support broader organizational goals.
• Assist with long-range financial planning, including scenario modeling and strategic analyses to inform key leadership decisions.
• Recommend process improvements and implement best practices to streamline financial workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Stay current on industry financial regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline required
• Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred
  
  

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related fields
• Prior experience in healthcare finance strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work independently and generate meaningful insights from complex data
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with healthcare decision-support or cost-accounting platforms strongly preferred (e.g., Axiom, Kaufman Hall, Strata, EPSi, Trendstar, TSI)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentorship or supervision of junior staff
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, financial regulations, and industry standards preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a proactive, results-driven approach
• Strong overall computer proficiency