Financial Planning and Budgeting Analyst
Overview
The Financial Planning & Budget Analyst will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for supporting the CFO with detailed analysis of business opportunities, business performance, and budget development & analysis. This role will involve working closely with various departments to gather and analyze data, provide insights, and support strategic decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the healthcare industry, particularly in medical services and ancillary health insurance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough financial analysis of potential business opportunities.
- Evaluate the financial impact of new projects, partnerships, and services.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management.
- Support the monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) for various business units.
- Identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual budget.
- Analyze budget variances and provide explanations and recommendations.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting.
- Support the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the CFO and senior management.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Support the monthly and quarterly financial closing processes.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data.
- Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis as requested by the CFO or other senior management.
- Support special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Actively supports and complies with all components of the compliance program, including, but not limited to, completion of training and reporting of suspected violations of law and Company policy.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information; abides with HIPAA and PHI guidelines at all times.
- To work remotely, it is expected you will have a reliable, nonpublic high-speed internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to participate in all work-related activities. Any interruptions in service should be immediately reported to your manager.
- Reacts positively to change and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the healthcare industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
- Experience with financial reporting systems and software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with other team members.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of healthcare services and ancillary health insurance is a plus
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Anticipate needs in a proactive manner to increase satisfaction.
- Take ownership of job responsibilities by initiating prompt and appropriate follow up and/or action to problems.
We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.