Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & AnalysisDepartment: Finance / Revenue Cycle / OperationsReports To: CFOFLSA Status: ExemptJob Summary:Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision-making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking.Key Responsibilities:Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiativesMonitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per EncounterDevelop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departmentsProvide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periodsPartner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiativesInterpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimizationSupport budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunitiesAssist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controlsUse tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysisQualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required)Master’s degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA designation (preferred)Experience:2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system)2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation modelsExperience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plusAdvanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experienceAthena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plusSkills:Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsProficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualizationFamiliarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metricsFamiliarity with accounting and financial reporting systemsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Knowledge Areas:Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections)Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analyticsMedicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologiesValue-based care models and healthcare finance trendsJob Type: Full-time Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)Budgeting: 1 year (Required)Forecasting: 2 years (Required)Healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)Location:Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required) 
