Financial Analyst - System Service Lines

Ochsner Health - Jefferson, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Jefferson, LA

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Financial Analyst position at Ochsner Health involves providing analytical support to the business area, focusing on financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic projects. The role requires maintaining databases, analyzing monthly financial statements, and responding to ad hoc reporting requests. The analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring operational profitability and identifying revenue enhancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains financial information.
• Provides reporting and analytics to ensure operational profitability.
• Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement.
• Participates in formation of budget.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Participates in activities for professional development.
• Participates in special projects involving financial analysis.
• Responds to ad hoc reporting requests and answers questions from users of the financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, or Computer Science or related area.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting (preferred).
• Experience in the healthcare industry (preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively testing for certification (preferred).
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and various office software packages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off for volunteering activities.