Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is the largest healthcare system in New Jersey, with 12 acute care hospitals, Children s Specialized hospitals, Ambulatory Care Centers, Medical Groups, and several other business units. The Manager of Financial Analytics is responsible for the Budgeting, Finance Review and Reporting, Current and Long-term Forecast, system auditing and maintenance for all assigned entities. This role plays an integral part in assuring financial reporting is accurate, the system s budget is complete and precise, forecast metrics are reasonable, and the end users are supported and aware of the financial reporting system. This position will work directly with the Site Finance team and department heads to educate, train, provide system guidance, and review reports and analysis. This role play an integral part of the budgeting process and assuring appropriate reporting, throughout the year.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor s Degree in Finance or Accounting required, Master s Degree preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in Budgeting, Forecasting, and/or Financial Analytics, along with system processes
- Hospital based Accounting experience required
- Demonstrated experience in preparing budgets/forecasts required
- Experience in Strata or Axiom Budgeting system, or equivalent
- Experience leading and managing processes for multiple sites/business units
- Exceptional analytical capability, ability to communicate complex issues to various audiences, and proven ability to connect with various business partners.
- Strong communication and well-established process improvement skills required.
- Strong foundation in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to exercise good judgement and constantly manage competing priorities
- Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrated expertise using Microsoft Excel.
Preferred:
- 2+ years previous Management experience, leading a small team of Financial Analysts
Essential Functions:
- Maintain and audit the Strata Reporting system for the Management Reporting, Operating Budget, and Forecasting modules.
- Educate and train Site / Finance / Department Leadership on Strata Management Reporting; Assure any enhancements or updates to the system are communicated and understood for all entities assigned.
- Review assigned Facility and Departmental Expense Variance commentary for reasonableness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with Site Finance on development of potential action plans and incorporate into the forecast/budget as necessary
- Work with Site Finance and Department Heads to review monthly expense review findings.
- Educate and assist the sites with the annual budgeting process in Strata; audit the budget workbooks and other specific accounts and metrics, respond to site questions and be available to assist, identify issues, question/understand significant budget changes, produce and provide reports to the sites for review, identify and/or resolve issues.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the Current Year Forecast and 5-Year Plan in Strata; work with Site Finance to adjust assumptions and record accurate predictions.
- Understand, execute, and update report writing in Strata to provide valuable information to leadership, sites, or other departments.
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.
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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.
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