POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Healthcare Financial Analyst delivers advanced financial, operational, and analytical insights to inform strategic decision-making across clinical and business operations. This role translates complex data into actionable intelligence that enhances forecasting precision, supports revenue optimization, and drives organizational performance across healthcare delivery systems. Serving as a critical link between financial and operational teams, the analyst partners with stakeholders to align analytics with strategic goals, improve process efficiency, and ensure successful execution of client initiatives and implementations.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of financial and reimbursement performance reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct complex data and variance analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and financial impacts related to reimbursement, coding, and case mix.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel and financial models to forecast revenue performance and measure key financial metrics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Integrity, and Clinical teams to interpret results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Translate complex analytical findings into concise insights for leadership and client presentations.
• Partner with technology and product teams to improve data accuracy, automation, and visualization in internal reporting platforms.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and cost analyses related to reimbursement and operational performance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance financial reporting efficiency and data integrity.
• Mentor peers in advanced Excel, financial analysis, and data visualization techniques.
• Perform additional financial and analytical duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, information science, finance or related discipline required
• Master’s degree in related discipline preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare financial or reimbursement analytics.
• Proven experience developing and presenting financial models, dashboards, and analytical reports.
• Strong working knowledge of hospital reimbursement methodologies and DRG-based payment systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale client or system implementations preferred.
• Familiarity with revenue cycle operations and performance metrics.

Licensure and/or Credentials:

• Certification in healthcare finance or data analytics (e.g., HFMA CHFP, AHIMA, or related) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, Macros, and complex financial modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets.
• Knowledge of financial reporting principles, cost analysis, and reimbursement structures.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau for data extraction and visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams in Finance, Clinical Operations, and IT.
• Independent, focused individual able to work remotely or on-site