Sr Financial Analyst I-Const

Mercy Hosptial - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

St. Louis, MO

Hospitals

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst I position at Mercy Hospital St. Louis is a pivotal role that focuses on the financial management of capital construction projects. This position is integral to ensuring that all financial aspects of these projects are handled with precision and compliance. Reporting directly to the Construction Business Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing contracts, expenditures, and maintaining project financial records. This role requires a thorough reconciliation of multiple internal systems, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up-to-date. The analyst will work closely with the Planning Design and Construction department, the Center of Excellence Fixed Asset team, and the community financial reporting department to ensure seamless financial operations across various projects. In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide essential project financial support to the local Planning, Design & Construction team. This includes requesting project funding, setting up projects in project tracking software, processing contracts, and tracking expenditures against commitments. The analyst will also be responsible for entering all project transactional data into the tracking software, assisting with budget maintenance, and reconciling projects monthly using multiple internal software systems. Additionally, the analyst will issue monthly financial reports to local teams and leadership, maintain project financial files, and prepare project depreciation schedules for the Fixed Assets team. The position also enforces compliance with internal process controls and assists in regular cash flow reporting for large capital construction projects. Acting as a liaison with the local Finance department, leadership, and internal and third-party auditors, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring that all financial operations are transparent and compliant with regulations. The analyst will also complete fiscal year-end duties and special projects as directed by the Construction Business Manager, contributing to the overall financial health and success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Request project funding and set up projects in project tracking software.
• Assist with issuing, processing, and tracking contracts.
• Process invoices and track expenditures against commitments.
• Enter all project transactional data into project tracking software.
• Assist with budget maintenance.
• Reconcile projects monthly using multiple internal software systems.
• Issue monthly financial reports to local teams and leadership.
• Maintain project financial files.
• Reconcile commitments and close out projects.
• Prepare and submit project depreciation schedules to Fixed Assets team.
• Enforce compliance with internal process controls.
• Assist in regular cash flow reporting of large capital construction projects.
• Act as liaison with local Finance department and local leadership.
• Act as liaison with internal and third-party auditors.
• Complete fiscal year-end duties.
• Complete special projects as directed by Construction Business Manager.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Finance or Accounting (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge with financial applications and processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team on both a local and system level.
• Ability to interact with leadership teams.
• Knowledge of financial systems and underlying process flows.
• Developed analytical skills including identification of issues/opportunities and potential resolution.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate prioritization, efficiency, and problem solving.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and position-specific applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage starting on day one.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-matched retirement funds.