Financial Analyst- Clinical Operations & Financial Reporting

Financial Analyst- Clinical Operations & Financial Reporting

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

New

Finance

Post Date 2 days ago

Requisition # 94551

The Stanford Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery are seeking a Financial Analyst 1 to perform moderate to complex finance functions and/or activitiesrelatedtobudgeting, business planning, and financial operating metrics. This position will report to the Associate Director of Finance and will focus on financial analysis and reporting dedicated to the clinical mission of the two academic departments. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in excel, and preferably a high end user of tableau, smartsheets, and other cloud based information sharing platforms. Experience with Oracle financials is desirable.

Duties include:

• Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes. + Update and present monthly reporting in a formal presentation to finance leadership and the Department Chairs. Produces monthly presentation on key performance indicators, identifies discrepancies and exceptions (e.g. SHC Overhead count vs cFTE, benefits, recovery in funds flow, etc.), and speaks to proactive solutions. + Downloads and combs through SHC & LPCH data sets to generate monthly reports and reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information. + Contribute to the annual department budgeting cycle. Analysis will include identifying trends in current expenditures for all fund types to aid managers make key decisions regarding department financial outlook. + Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports. + Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes. + Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes. Ensure works complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation. + Responsible for making sure all outreach contracts with SHC and SCH are active, and in compliance. + Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others. Incumbent will work on improvement projects that are related to the finance work area, such as creating new approaches on how to analyze existing report and suggest/design new reports to provide new insights and analysis. + Compiles and submits the SCVMC monthly invoices, and is the point person for reconciling discrepancies and trouble-shooting issues. + Serve as a key participant in weekly clinical operations finance huddles. + Performs Ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

• - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. + User knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems; internet and computer literacy. + Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts. + Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups. + Basic project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:**

• Constantly sitting. + Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork. + Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds. + Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

• - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time + Job Code: 4451 + Employee Status: Regular + Grade: G + Department URL: http://med.stanford.edu/neurology/ + Requisition ID: 94551