Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Business Operations and in accordance with Brown University Health policies/procedures and generally accepted accounting principles, provides financial analysis (i.e. budgeting, projections, accounting) and reconciliation services for projects, program activities, and department finances in general. This position develops and maintains budgets and financial forecasts, reviews and reconciles information from the Datawatch financial electronic reporting system. Ensures that financial progress and status of all operational revenue and expenses are available to the Adult Psych leadership team on a continuous basis. Furthermore, this position will provide financial accounting support for other special projects in the department as needed and assigned by the Manager of Business Operations.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides detailed analysis that supports overall financial objectives, strategies, and policies. Tracks budgets, analyzes variances, and advises the Manager of Business Operations/Director so that corrective action can be taken. Prepares periodic financial, analytical, and interpretive reports. Monitors billing, collections, and the disbursement of funds. Assures that accounting operations are effectively and efficiently performed. Manages purchasing activities and expenses against Purchase Orders and maintains documentation. Provides financial analysis as required in the development and justification of program expansion, projects, and program activities. Ensures that financial progress and status reports of all programs and projects are available to the Adult Psych leadership on a continuous basis. Assists with budget preparation and management. Provides financial and data analysis as requested for other initiatives in the department. Maintains and enhances professional expertise and skills through participation in appropriate educational and training seminars related to financial reporting. Performs other duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Broad-based professional level of knowledge in business management, financial analysis, and accounting practices and the ability to provide guidance required.
• Must have strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial analysis required to track financial data from conceptualization through implementation.
• Experience with budget preparation and variance reporting.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of computers, file management, MS Excel, and other software used to effectively track budgets, project estimates, financial analysis, projections, and project status reports.

EXPERIENCE

• Requires 3+ years experience in financial analysis, financial management, and operations.
• Familiarity with health care finance preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office software and applications required.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate all financial considerations, accounting, reporting, managing, and effectively interacting with all levels of department personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PAY RANGE

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

LOCATION

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

Yes

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.