Financial Data Analyst, FP&A Expert

$74,734 - $127,546/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Pittsburgh, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Financial Analyst, FP&A Expert role is designed to analyze and present analytical solutions to multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and organizational leaders. This position requires a high degree of technical competence, particularly in SQL and Business Intelligence software. The analyst will support the budgeting and forecasting process, develop KPIs, and correlate financial and clinical data to design volume-based financial impacts. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret complex data under tight deadlines are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of complex financial data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability
• Perform complex statistical, cost and financial analysis on reported and forecasted results
• Development of reporting and interpretation of financial and clinical reports to identify trends and review analytical outcomes with both financial and non-financial audiences
• Development/Enhancement of system-wide KPI's for volume and financial based metrics
• Role is heavily project-based that necessitates both an individual and team structure including development of presentations to executive leadership
• Serve as a leader/mentor in the analytics space across the finance department including education, training, and use of best practices
• Perform under tight deadlines. Communicate and interact with varying levels of UPMC personnel, including executive management, on a consistent basis. Manage certain key reports provided to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related business field required
• Minimum of five years of related work experience required
• A Master's degree or CPA license and four years of experience will also be considered
• High School Diploma/GED and seven years of related work experience
• Demonstrated expertise in forecasting financial operations and budgeting experience required
• Ability to interact effectively with executives and business unit management required
• Excellent oral and written communications and time management skills are required
• Strong analytical ability and knowledge of accounting and financial reporting matters required
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency required

Nice-to-haves

• CPA/MBA preferred
• Experience in the health care industry preferred
• Prior experience leading/supervising staff preferred
• PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred
• Knowledge of system operations preferred
• Successful completion of UPMC's Finance Management Rotation Program preferred