Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting organization-wide activities related to analyzing operational and financial data required for decision making of the senior leadership team. Assists Harris Health System leadership in the development of the annual operating budget for approval by the Board of Trustees and County Commissioner's Courts as well as the long range strategic plan. Prepares routine and adhoc reports and provides in-depth analysis of primary drivers of volume, revenue and expenses. Provides benchmarking and database management support as well as managing the Position Control for the organization. Develops learning programs, methods, and tools to facilitate understanding of financial, statistical, and productivity information. Acts as a team lead for other Financial Analysts. This position works independently but will receive guidance, strategic direction, training and coaching from management and other Finance team members. The ideal candidate will have the necessary analytical, verbal, and written skills to communicate findings to management and departmental leaders and escalate issues as needed and appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, economics, business administration (major in finance), or
related discipline.
Work Experience (Years and Area):
Five (5) years experience in financial analysis and/or decision support required, preferably in a healthcare
environment


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills:
Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Statistical, P.C.,
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Work Schedule:
Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

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