Financial Analyst Lead (Healthcare Accounting)

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst Lead plays a critical role in supporting system financial operations, with a strong emphasis on accounting processes, inventory oversight, asset and liability tracking, and financial reporting. This role works closely with hospital teams and clinical leadership to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, particularly related to inventory, assets, liabilities, and forecasting, and the ability to translate that information into meaningful insights that support both strategic and operational decision‑making.

Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• System Financial Coordination: Coordinate and support the system finance team in delivering actionable information, including financial analysis, reporting, and pro forma development, to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Accounting Oversight: Oversee and support accounting processes that flow through hospital and related assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate financial controls.
• Forecasting & Economic Analysis: Ensure forecasting is performed effectively and accurately; develop analysis of economic indicators to assess organizational short, medium‑ and long‑term financial position.
• Inventory Management: Lead and support mid‑year and periodic inventory counts, coordinating with cross‑functional groups to ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Asset & Spend Tracking: Monitor and analyze asset and liability activity and organizational spend, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
• Financial Reporting & Insight: Interpret financial and operational data related to costs, prices, expenses, revenues, and clinical or operational measures, developing clear recommendations for senior management.
• Advanced Analytics: Leverage advanced Excel capabilities (including Power Query) to enhance reporting efficiency, improve data visibility, and support complex analysis.
• Consultative Partnership: Provide analytical and consultative support to departmental, service line, and clinical leaders, helping teams solve problems and understand financial implications.
• Leadership & Initiative: Serve as an informal leader on complex initiatives, coordinating across stakeholders, supporting peers, and consistently going above and beyond to deliver results. 

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Three (3) years’ relevant financial, accounting, or operational analysis experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare.

License/Certification Requirements

• None Required