IT Financial Analyst

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

About the role

The Information Technology (IT) Financial Analyst will support the IT organization's financial management systems, process design and standardization, internal auditing, and is a key resource for Capital Project financial management at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH).

Responsibilities

• Supports the IT Business Management Office in aligning financial management and reporting strategies with our strategic and operational objectives.
• Conducts detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial modeling to provide insights into IT spending and performance.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial process maturity and data hygiene across all IT Financial and Project Management systems.
• In conjunction with IT Leaders, oversees the IT Capital Project Budget and Forecast management within our financial systems.
• Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to track key financial metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic and tactical decisions.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasts, tracking project budgets and analyzing changes in expenditures.
• Evaluates the financial performance of IT projects and initiatives, assessing return on investment (ROI) and identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborates with accounting to ensure proper recognition of IT-related expenses and capital assets.
• Stays current with economic conditions and industry trends that may impact the organization's IT financial strategy.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant areas of study.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in healthcare, finance, IT or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Google Suite equivalents.
• Collaborates effectively with other team members across the department as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly articulate information to IT team members and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with Technology Business Management systems such as Apptio, Anaplan, etc.
• Basic level understanding of ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.
• Project Management Professional Certification or Information Technology Infrastructure Library 4.

Pay

Minimum rate of $83,782.40 annually. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.