Financial Analyst Internship Remote Jobs in Madison, WI

Work Schedule: 
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday through Friday with core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is a remote position.

To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We've included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.  Approved Remote Work States Listing

Be Part of Something Remarkable

UW Health is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with expertise in healthcare finance, operations, data analytics, and financial modeling to serve as our next Program Director, Program Director, Financial Decision Support

In this critical role, you will lead and strengthen UW Health's financial analytics infrastructure, with a focus on evaluating patient care programs and potential investments. You will deliver advanced, actionable analyses that inform executive planning, strategic initiatives, and organizational decision-making.

Working closely with senior leaders across the health system, you will evaluate growth opportunities, assess operational and financial performance, and provide insights that help shape UW Health's future.

This position combines expertise in healthcare reimbursement, financial modeling, cost accounting, patient care operations, market assessment, data analytics, and return-on-investment analysis to support strategic planning and successful execution of UW Health's priorities.

What You'll Do

As Program Director, Patient Financial Modeling, you will:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts specializing in advanced healthcare analytics and financial modeling.
Establish and implement standards, best practices, and training programs for financial analytics across UW Health.
Provide strategic oversight for UW Health's financial modeling and decision-support platforms, including Strata cost accounting and enterprise data warehouse financial resources.
Partner with operational, clinical, and executive leaders to develop financial projections, business plans, pro formas, and return-on-investment analyses for strategic initiatives.

Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in financial analytics capabilities, methodologies, documentation, and governance.
Support major organizational investments, service line growth opportunities, operational transformations, and other strategic initiatives through data-driven financial analysis.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and accomplished healthcare finance professional who combines strong analytical expertise with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

Demonstrated success performing advanced healthcare financial analyses using large, complex datasets and enterprise data warehouse resources.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, including hospital and ambulatory services, reimbursement methodologies, and revenue cycle processes.
Experience developing pro forma financial statements, business cases, and return-on-investment analyses to support strategic healthcare initiatives.
Strong knowledge of healthcare cost accounting methodologies and the application of cost accounting data to operational and financial decision-making.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts and analytical findings to executive and operational leaders.
Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing analytical teams.
Commitment to service excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and supporting organizational success through data-driven decision-making.

Why UW Health?

At UW Health, you'll join a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, develop innovative analytical capabilities, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to initiatives that improve the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare through data, analytics, and strategic financial leadership.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science or related field. Required

Master's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science or related field. Preferred

Work Experience
Demonstrated success applying knowledge of health care finance, cost accounting, and revenue modeling to improve financial performance for the system. Required
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams that deliver enterprise-wide data and analytics solutions. Required
Demonstrated success leading the maturity of data literacy and data governance. Required
Demonstrated success serving as project leader for cross-functional enterprise initiatives, including agile delivery. Required
Demonstrated success forming and sustaining collaborative, trusted-advisor relationships. Required
Ten (10) years extensive project and leadership management experience with a positive progression resulting in greater levels of responsibility and leadership based upon proven success. Preferred
Ten (10) years demonstrated experience and success leading finance-oriented initiatives in an academic medical center or large integrated health system. Preferred
academic medical center or health payer organization. Preferred
Proven experience forming and sustaining collaborative, trusted-advisor relationships with customers and stakeholders. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
Membership in and certification from professional associations such as ACHE, AMIA, HIMMS, INFORMS, PMI, TDWI, HFMA. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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