Financial Planning Analyst III

Presbyterian is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst III to develop, review, interpret, and analyze financial data for administration, management and external agencies. Assists with control and regulatory compliance functions; supports projects and operational improvement teams; key contributor for annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation; and serves as a resource and educator for the Fluent Health Finance Department.

This is a Full Time position - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Days

Ideal Candidate:

Three years health care finance experience.

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or relevant field required.
• Three years of health care finance experience or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills/capabilities and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products and other analytical tools.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a key contributor for tasks or projects while managing multiple tasks and meeting established deadlines.

Education Essential: Bachelor Degree

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret, prepare and present data and make recommendations at a level understood by intended audiences such as coworkers, staff, and management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be flexible and adaptable to changes in assignments and the work environment, work independently, manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively. Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of business and technical experience and maintain good working relations.
• Acts as a data steward maintaining and ensuring data integrity of support systems, including performing audits, evaluations, reviews and participate in discussions regarding proper use of that information. Demonstrates sound analytical problem solving, investigative and research ability as evidenced by experience in the identification, documentation and communication of requirements, opportunities, and solutions to problems accurately, effectively and efficiently.
• Provides a wide range of ad hoc analytical support to administration, management and external agencies regarding financial performance including design and development of data solutions for complex problems, cost saving initiatives and process improvement opportunities to meet organizational objectives.
• Provides primary support for financial planning, analysis and reporting functions for administrative departmental functions and/or client insurance Lines of Business. Financial Planning functions include key support for annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting activities and budgeting. Analysis and Reporting functions include month-to-date and year-to-date actual vs budget variance analysis including identification of trends and key performance drivers (leveraging both existing and ad-hoc reporting capabilities). Develops actionable analysis and proposes operational recommendations to management.
• Supports the Finance department in the improvement, development and maintenance of tools to perform operational and analytical tasks. Serve as a resource and educator to staff in related areas including system operation and functionality, data interpretation, Microsoft Office products, documentation and process improvement.
• Performs other functions as required including performing and receiving cross training.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges, webinars, and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.