University Of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville , TN 37902
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary:
Job Description:
A Manager of Financial Planning and Analytics at The University of Tennessee Medical Center is an analytical minded individual capable of providing sound financial analysis and leadership in complex financial reporting across the organization. The manager supports clinical operations from a financial perspective with accurate analyses, effective reporting, and recommendations for improvement.
This position must have the ability to work at a detail level, provide analysis, teach other analysts, lead meetings and present at an executive level. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the organization and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities:
Analyze variances to standards
Identify and interpret historical trends
Develop forecasting models
Routinely prepare reports for executive management
Complete financial analyses in support of proforma development and monitoring
Design reports that communicate performance, identify issues, and contribute to better management decisions
Develop profitability analyses for service lines and Centers of Excellence
Monitor performance to metrics and explain variances
Support clinical operations through financial reporting, analyses, and recommend action plans
Extract appropriate data from supporting systems and prepare ad hoc analyses and reports
Manage timelines for projects
Identify opportunities for improvement and pursue change
Recognize and understand the flow of data and impact from upstream and downstream systems
Leads other analysts, reviews work, and is responsible for their development and education
Takes initiative to stay current on healthcare trends (HFMA, THA, Advisory Board, Becker)
Ensures data integrity through audit & analysis
Troubleshoot and remedy data anomalies
Position Qualification:
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or related field is required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential to this role. The qualified applicant must have effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment, as well as independently taking initiative and leadership in moving projects forward.
Healthcare experience working with data from various sources including but not limited to Cost Accounting, Decision Support, Revenue Cycle, Managed Care, General Ledger, Payroll, Physician Practice, Patient Accounting & Supply Chain, is preferred. Experience with Strata or Performance Analytics highly preferred.
University Of Tennessee Medical Center