Analyst, Financial Senior

HealthPartners is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for a variety of financial functions, projects and processes by developing, performing and managing the analysis of business operations data, performance measures and financial metrics. The Senior Financial Analyst accomplishes this work through compiling analytical reports and identifying relevant insights through tracking internal statistics, benchmarking and performance metrics. May also provide project management and project teams with statistical guidance, identification or workflow efficiencies, assistance with monthly close processes and support in the creation of strategic growth initiatives to improve operational financial performance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supports and enhances processes and procedures to facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting and managerial information, with a primary focus on internal statistics tracking, refinement and improvement.
• Maintains and develops Financial Reporting as needed.
• Provides financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting and project support to operations.
• Develops financial models and dashboards using benchmarks and productivity measures.
• Supports the company's financial forecasting, long range planning and budgeting processes.
• Partners with all levels of management; supports and assists Finance Division leaders and team members by providing financial support to business areas.
• Analyzes and organizes qualitative and quantitative financial, administrative and/or clinical data from multiple sources and synthesizes results into meaningful reports.
• Analyzes and reports on current financial status.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive reports, proposals and recommendations to key stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Conducts thorough research of historical financial data.
• Compares anticipated and actual results and identifies areas of improvement.
• Develops and supports contract bids and negotiations.
• Assists department managers and division directors with operating and financial analysis efforts.
• Supports the company's financial forecasting, long range planning and budgeting processes.
• Assists with project management of various financial alignment projects.
• Performs special projects as required that may include the coordination of a variety of complex and confidential information from planning and design stages through implementation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in finance, accounting, or business related field
• 5+ years' experience in finance and/or business related field
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Experience/knowledge of healthcare industry operations
• Experience working with gathering and reporting statistics
• Thorough understanding of methods of data and systems analysis and the principles, design and procedural methods used in data analytics and financial strategy development
• Demonstrated ability to design analytical reports and make informed decisions and recommendations from detailed financial, trend and operational data
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills including the ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Strong Excel and modeling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with accounting and financial systems
• Ability to sustain successful, positive partnerships with executives, senior leaders and business operations management
• Strong project management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:

• Experience working with Power BI
• Prior experience working within a healthcare system