Budget Analyst - Hybrid - 132352

UC San Diego Health is seeking a detail-oriented Hospital Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing the fiscal year operating budgets and collaborating with department leaders to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the fiscal year operating budgets in collaboration with department leaders.
• Assist department leaders in understanding and formulating their operating budgets, providing guidance as needed.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy, and educate department leaders on key financial metrics.
• Monitor bi-weekly volume and productivity reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Generate ad hoc reports and financial analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Assist in explaining budget variances and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Support the finance team with forecasting and financial modeling as required.

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR an Advanced degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related experience: financial analyst or controller in health care related field; health care insurance, pharmaceutical, health sciences.

• Experience and advanced knowledge in finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain professional relationships with executives, managers, clinicians and others.

• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders effectively.

• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

• Advanced excel skills.

• Previous healthcare experience.

• Experience with healthcare finance tools (ESPi, Strata, Axiom).

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.