Financial Operations Analyst - Schuyler Hospital

About the role

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the financial health of Cayuga Health System. The Financial Operations Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, streamlining processes, and contributing to the overall success of our health system by providing detail-oriented reports and analytics that will drive performance improvements across business units.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Utilize financial systems to create and maintain accurate records.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor budget performance, providing insights into budgetary discrepancies.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the hospital's cost accounting system.
• Participate with consultants on organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and regulations.
• Develop innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Stay up to date with financial technologies and software.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Experience: Three years of experience in financial operations, analysis and/or budgeting
• Licensure: None required
• Physical Requirements: Must remain stationary 50% or more of the time; must be able to exchange accurate information; may occasionally need to move light objects up to 20 pounds

Qualifications

• Highly organized individual with excellent problem-solving skills and an aptitude for numbers.
• Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs, NPR, and SQL.
• Adept at using financial systems, with strong attention to detail and ability to interpret financial data with precision.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in order to meet internal deadlines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Financial modeling skills: Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making; analyze scenarios and provide insights into the financial impact of various initiatives.
• Advanced Data Analytics: Experience in advanced data analytics tools and techniques.
• Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare systems, processes, and terminology.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving department within a larger organization, adapting quickly to changes and challenges.
• Champion creative solutions and welcome out-of-the-box thinking to drive continuous improvement.
• Focus on achieving tangible results on time, even in organizational complexities.
• Drive a results-oriented culture within the department, setting and exceeding ambitious goals.
• Communicate effectively across organizational silos, ensuring clear and concise messaging.

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health System unites two longstanding, independent hospitals, Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls. Our two hospitals and multiple ambulatory locations have served our respective communities well for many years. Our nurses and patient services providers are committed to providing exceptional patient care and a meaningful experience to our patients and their families. By joining together in a cohesive healthcare network, we are in a strong position to provide seamless, comprehensive, community-centered care for the many residents we serve across the Finger Lakes and central New York.

Cayuga Health is made up of a diverse interdisciplinary team of individuals, united around the goal of providing patient-centered health care in a healing environment. We believe that a key ingredient in providing the highest quality care for our communities is to create a warm and rewarding environment for our team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a generous paid time-off package
• Full-time and benefited part-time employees receive the same benefits package
• Health insurance coverage begins the first day of the month following your start date
• Tuition reimbursement available for career-related education
• Two retirement programs: Defined benefit and 403b Defined contribution