Financial Planning Analyst Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Columbia, MD (Job ID req36962)

Description

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the development of long-range financial plans and budgets as directed by the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis in coordination with local Chief Financial Officers and Finance Business Partners. Prepares financial plans in a manner consistent with systemwide standards based on historical trends, growth projections and inflationary assumptions. Prepares analysis of monthly financial results to ensure accuracy and prepares analysis to support major variances. Collaborates with local Chief Financial Officers and Finance Business Partners to document operational drivers of variances and to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling and analytical skills and an understanding of accounting practices.
Education

• Bachelor's degree From an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required and
• Master's degree MBA, MHS or other graduate degree with a health care concentration preferred

• 1-2 years In financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting required and
• Experience in collecting and analyzing healthcare data (cost accounting, budget, decision support, productivity, etc.), including financial and management analysis leading to quality improvement preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

• Knowledge of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Tableau, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft preferred
• Financial modeling and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior management and stakeholders
• Familiarity with advanced financial reporting tools and data visualization software
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Ability to lead and mentor junior analysts and finance team members