Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Finance / Revenue Cycle / Operations

Reports To: CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision-making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives
• Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls
• Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA designation (preferred)

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system)
• 2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation models
• Experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experience
• Athena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plus

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization
• Familiarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metrics
• Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Knowledge Areas:

• Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections)
• Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analytics
• Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies
• Value-based care models and healthcare finance trends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Required)
• Forecasting: 2 years (Required)
• Healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required)