Financial Analyst, Senior (Hybrid Remote)

The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct and document a series of complex analytics to support the Physician Services Division. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with clinical departments based on organizational needs and the analyst's areas of interest. The position will provide direct business support to various clinical departments within the University of Pittsburgh Physicians (UPP). You will analyze various clinical departments financial & operational data, interpret the data, and prepare comprehensive analyses and projections for presentation to key stakeholders who must make economic or business decisions. Additional tasks will consist of, but not be limited to, financial forecasting (mid-month, month end, annual budget process), management reporting (UPMC Executive, HSD Finance, Operational Leaders), process enhancement (report automation through leveraging technology such as PowerBI, Qlik, other). This role is ideal for driven individuals who are eager to leverage and build on their financial leadership expertise, to create meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.<br><br><strong>Job Features:<br><br></strong><ul><li> Work/Life Balance: Remote flexibility through a hybrid work model to support an environment that allows for balance between work and life outside of work. </li><li> Schedule Flexibility: The current policy allows for customized individual flexible work schedules. </li><li> Career Development: Substantial professional growth opportunities and mentorship. </li><li> Meaningful Work: Opportunities to perform meaningful work. </li><li> Team Building: Participation in office functions, off-site events, and happy hours. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Physician Services Division Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Collaborate with finance and operational partners to complete ad-hoc projects and analyze complex financial data, for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project future financial profitability. </li><li>Create financial analytics focused on forecasting, trending, and predictive analyses to support clinical and executive leadership. </li><li>Plan and conduct complex studies to determine cost of business activities such as new hires, capital purchases, or expanding the department’s footprint. Recommend budget adjustments, and other cost improvement measures. </li><li>Identify and implement process improvement opportunities. </li><li> Act as a mentor for Financial Analysts and administrative and operational staff. </li><li>Use Power BI and Qlik Clinical Analytic tools to perform financial analytics. </li><li>Interpret and present financial and operational findings to various leaders within the Physician Services Division such as Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Administrators, and Executives. </li><li>Participate on various PSD wide system initiatives. These ad-hoc initiatives can offer exposure to new areas within the division, new metrics and tools for reporting and analytics, and networking opportunities with new partners within the Physician Services Division as well as across UPMC. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field required. </li><li>Minimum of three years of related work experience required. </li><li>OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience. </li><li>Microsoft Office spreadsheet application required, and PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:<br><br></strong>CPA/MBA preferred.<br><br><ul><li>Act 34<br><br></li></ul><strong>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</strong>

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