Financial Systems Analyst

Overview: Responsible for providing coordination and/or collection of relevant data to prepare and interpret financial and operational reports for management in an accurate and timely manner.
Provides expertise on financial system applications, working with large databases and other advanced analytical tools utilizing advanced knowledge of statistics, predictive modeling and data mining.
This position proactively identifies new opportunities for the organization to improve on, using advanced scientific approaches and methods.
Acts as system administrator for financial applications.
Trains staff on the use of financial systems and acts as a liaison to the information technology department.
*Commitment Bonus along with Relocation and Transitional Housing Assistance available! Wage is based on experience and starts at $36.
44/hr.
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation.
A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure.
In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work.
In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Position Available: Full Time Exempt Responsibilities: Implements, maintains and updates financial systems.
Modifies system menus, edits spreadsheets and reports, and troubleshoots system problems.
Imports files to and exports files from financial and operational databases.
Maintains a strong relationship with technology partners and collaborates in several areas, including application design, system optimization, programming complex models, transferring large data feeds, and staying current on emerging technology related to all financial systems.
Analyzes highly complex data and builds complex reports and/or data repositories and other presentation materials.
Develops enhanced methods of data analysis which facilitates both quality and efficiency.
Works with management and staff of various departments to assist with financial and operational data gathering and interpretation.
Ensures accuracy of financial information systems and maintenance of reporting.
Ensures the integrity of statistical files and databases used for financial and operational reporting.
Creates functional documentation, reviews technical documentation, system configuration, creates training materials and leads cross functional teams through projects and/or issues to achieve desired results.
Establishes and defines processes, documentation and standards for data quality.
Provides expert advice to end users on data access to ensure adherence to critical operating deadlines.
Facilitates cross-functional teams and/or leads projects with system-wide scope to implement system or policy changes, determine policies and manage process improvement and redesign.
This may also include providing oversight, general work direction or leadership to individuals on the team.
Gathers data from various sources to document and analyze statistics and financial information necessary to complete projects in assigned area.
Generates various monthly or bi-weekly financial reports or ad hoc reports that enable management to control and analyze operations.
May initiate and assist in identification and implementation of operating improvements and efficiencies by identifying important trends and variances through the review of management reports and financial analysis.
Works with other analysts to manage key financial and operational processes within the organization (including operating budgets, forecasts program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support and reimbursement analysis).
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 4 to 7 years of experience in financial management/analysis work, with at least 2 years of experience focused in the healthcare industry.
Must have previous experience working with systems as a functional "super-user" in a similar department environment, or providing consultative input for application usage and design.
Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with changing needs and deadlines.
Requires excellent human relations skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals.
Requires strong abilities in statistical analysis, data interpretation, computer software applications, database and spreadsheet programs, plus a proficiency in financial modeling techniques to generate management reports, projections, allocations, and analyses.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with system implementation and project management.
Additional experience with specialized applications in related area also preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.