Sr. Financial Analyst

Watertown, Wisconsin Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center Req ID 559745 Post Date 10/15/2026 Category Accounting and Finance Apply Now Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial and statistical data to support managed care decision-making, contract analysis, and strategic planning. This role works closely with finance leadership and department managers to assess reimbursement models, monitor payment accuracy, and support financial reporting. Essential Functions Develops and maintains profitability testing and reimbursement models for insurance plans and contracts.Analyzes utilization and financial data for presentation to Medical Directors, Case Management, and department leadership.Verifies the accuracy of managed care payments and identifies variances or underpayments.Assists with the review and negotiation of managed care contract language and terms in collaboration with the CFO.Supports comparative data analysis using regional and severity-adjusted benchmarks (e.g. PLM or other sources).Provides data and recommendations to finance leadership for decision support and planning.Prepares financial reports and reimbursement analyses for executive leadership and department heads.Ensures financial data integrity and supports compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.Working knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and contract terms.Ability to work independently and communicate complex information clearly.Familiarity with financial reporting systems and databases.Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with minimal supervision Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Required) Licenses/Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified in Healthcare Finance Mgmt. Accounting (HFMA) Upon Hire (Preferred) OrCertified Management Accountant (CMA) Upon Hire (Preferred) Experience 3+ years relevant experience in financial analysis, healthcare reimbursement, or cost accounting (Required) AndPrior Experience in managed care contracting or payer analytics (Preferred) Apply Now Share This Job FacebookLinkedInEmail Explore This Location Click Here What makes Kindred Hospital a great place for RNs to work? Transcript Kindred's been a great place to work for me personally, especially coming out as a new RN. This being my first job, I appreciated being at Kindred because my coworkers. They supported me. They were there when I needed questions answered. They were always willing to help even before I asked. They helped to develop me as a nurse. They help me progress as a nurse. And the teamwork that is shown at Kindred is amazing. % buffered00:00 00:00 Kindred's been a great place to work for me personally, especially coming out … Kiaa Registered Nurse