Financial Management Analyst

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Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides strategic financial analysis to department management, coordinates program and operations research and analysis, and provides successful planning, administration and execution of a specific program(s). The incumbent provides information related to planning, policy development, work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, organizational structure, distribution of assignments and information management. This position supports Pharmacy Services Finance. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our four hospitals and seventeen clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

* Provides information related to planning, policy development, work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, organizational structure, distribution of assignments, and information management.
* Provides program and operations research and analysis.
* Compiles data and manages processes to facilitate Journal Entries in close collaboration with accounting.
* Conducts studies, productivity analyses and surveys to improve systems.
* Analyzes new program plans, goals and objectives.
* Assists in the preparation and evaluation of special projects.
* Facilitates and conducts management team group processes.
* Designs forms tables, graphs and charts for summarizing information.
* Determines statistical methods used to analyze data.
* Develops and implements policies and procedures related to department financial issues.
* May be assigned special projects requiring knowledge of governmental and business accounting practices.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

* Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
* Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
* Ability to provide key decision makers an objective view regarding products or services and values.
* Knowledge and application of theoretical concepts to practical applications.
* Proficient in Excel.
* Experience in Pharmacy/Health Care is preferred.
* Familiarity with accounting principles a plus.
* Experience with SQL is a plus.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Accounting, Finance, a related field, or the equivalency.
* Four years of progressively more responsible financial management analyst experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

* Master's degree in a related field may be preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

* This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Sitting

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