Job Description
Healthcare Financial Analyst Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Athenahealth VLOOKUP function Financial forecasting Revenue cycle management Accounting systems Power BI Internal controls Economics Cash flow analysis Data visualization software proficiency Valuation analysis Oracle CPA Financial model construction Medicare Variance analysis Financial model development Bachelor's degree in finance Healthcare Administration Meditech Vertical analysis Regulatory compliance Regulatory reporting Clinic experience Bachelor's degree in economics Mid-level Tableau Financial performance report preparation Financial analysis Finance Master's degree Budget forecasting Key Performance Indicators Analysis skills Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree GAAP Decision making QuickBooks Online Certified Management Accountant Cost accounting QuickBooks Contracts Accounting and finance experience Compensation analysis Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration Healthcare financial management Contract negotiation Bachelor's degree in accounting Benchmarking Financial audit support Accrual accounting 2 years Accounting Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Expense Recognition Principles Workday Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Healthcare Financial Analyst Department:
Finance / Revenue Cycle / Operations Reports To:
CFO FLSA
Status:
Exempt Job Summary:
The Healthcare Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations, revenue cycle, payer performance, and patient services. This role provides actionable insights and supports decision-making for leadership through accurate financial forecasting, cost analysis, and performance benchmarking. Key Responsibilities:
Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field (required) Master's degree or CPA/CHFP/CMA
designation (preferred) Experience:
2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or health system) 2-5 years of experience with forecasting, budgeting and compensation models Experience with healthcare revenue cycle operations and payer reimbursement models is a plus Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, V-Lookup experience Athena and QuickBooks Online experience is a plus Skills:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Proficient in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization Familiarity with healthcare analytics, costing, benchmarking, and industry metrics Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting systems Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred Knowledge Areas:
Revenue Cycle KPIs (e.g., DNFB, A/R Aging, Collections) Healthcare cost accounting and compensation analytics Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies Value-based care models and healthcare finance trends Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience:
AthenaOne:
3 years (Required) QuickBooks:
3 years (Required) Financial analysis: 5 years (Required) Forecasting, Budgeting, and Compensation models: 5 years (Required) Healthcare Analytics:
5 years (Required) Location:
Mesa, AZ 85202 (Required) Work Location:
In person
