Senior Financial Operational Analyst

Job Overview

The Senior Operations Analyst supports finance and operations through analysis and critical thinking around financial and business performance. Leads and coordinates month-end financial analysis, the financial planning process, financial planning system administration and maintenance, and planning-related reporting to support organizational decision-making. Completes various financial projects and ensures data integrity of output. Assists business partners with routine and ad-hoc analysis and anticipates financial needs based on thorough understanding of the business requirements. Regularly communicates with business partners regarding performance and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Using system tools and critical thinking to provide detailed insight into operational performance and collaborate with the business partner to resolve problems, address variances, and determine current and future risks based on monthly and year-to-date results.
• Maintain positive and trusting relationships with business partners and finance colleagues to effectively maximize performance; utilizing communication skills, facilitation skills, knowledge of team dynamics, and a commitment to continuous improvement to achieve results.
• Using various software applications obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and validate the reasonableness of the data. Perform complex financial, statistical, productivity, cost, balance sheet, and cash flow analytics. Interpret financial statements to identify underlying causes, patterns, relationships, and trends affecting operating performance, liquidity, working capital, and capital resources. Collaborates with business partners throughout the process to ensure accurate conclusions are drawn from the information.
• Lead and prepare feasibility studies and pro forma analytics for proposed projects, programs, services or capital commitments. Manages the process and compares actual performance to projected results.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and operational leaders to develop, monitor, and analyze balance sheet and statement of cash flow forecasts. Evaluate changes in working capital, capital expenditures, debt, liquidity, and other key balance sheet drivers.
• Collaborate with business partners and provide financial support and problem solving for operating and capital requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and explain forecasted, and long-range balance sheet and statement of cash flow results, including key metrics such as days cash on hand, working capital, accounts receivable trends, capital spending, debt-related measures, and other financial health indicators.
• Provides education, training and coaching to business partners on the effective use of financial systems and tools, as well as how to read and interpret financial information and reports.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures departmental compliance with relevant organizational, accounting and departmental laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including planning system administration, system testing, user support, training, data validation, report development, and support related to system implementations, upgrades, conversions, and ongoing enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or closely related
• 3 years Experience in analyzing financials and business operations

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or closely related
• 5 years Experience in analyzing financials and business operations and at least 2 years in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge/Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, GL software – Peoplesoft, Lawson/Infor preferred, EPIC or EMR experience preferred, experience with business intelligence software preferred, for example, Strata, Adaptive and other business intelligence software applicable to business unit.
• CFA/CMA/CPA

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status