Lead Financial Analyst, Hybrid

Req #: 0000168302

Category: Accounting/Finance

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Office of Integration

Location:

SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Lead Financial Analyst to join our Enterprise Performance Improvement Division reporting to the Vice President, Financial & Strategic Transformation.

In this role, you will support efforts to advance the performance of RWJ Barnabas Health and all its subsidiaries.

The Performance Improvement Division focuses on ambitious but achievable goals within our four pillars: service line development with a deep commitment to provider alignment, workforce development and transformation, growth and improved patient access, and financial performance and efficiency.

You will play a critical part in identifying, planning, executing, and most importantly, tracking improvement efforts.

This data and visualization heavy role includes activities primarily related to collecting and analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends, and providing insights that directly contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and financial performance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Health Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Analyst, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Health Administration or a related field preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Tableau; experience with financial software and reporting databases is a plus.
• Understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory environment, and reimbursement models is preferred.
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-time
• Day
• Hybrid work schedule
  
  

Essential Functions

• Owning all aspects of a home-grown tracking tool, including transition from Excel into a tableau environment.
• Auditing data including transfer process from source systems into tracking tools.
• Reconciling realized savings to general ledger and other improvement reports.
• Identifying opportunities for automation of data feeds.
• Navigating disparate data systems and sources and synthesizing in one database.
• Develop financial models and forecasts based on specifications of individual projects.
• Supporting the Project Managers writing the specifications of Project Charter Key Performance Indicators.
• Attend, and if necessary, lead meetings in support of Project Managers related to analytic matters of various improvement projects.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders summarizing findings and proposing actions.
• Incorporating performance improvement savings into ongoing financial planning, including the annual operating budget.
• Aligning improvement efforts with system and hospital goals.
• Ability to perform deep assessment of disparate business units who are struggling financially or operationally to achieve their goals.
• Performing ad hoc analyses as directed by the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Performance Improvement Division or Chief Financial Officer.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
  
  

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer