Financial Operations Analyst - Schuyler Hospital

Financial Operations Analyst

When two established local health systems unite as one collaborative network, healthcare becomes so much more. Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing. More than a group of experienced caregivers, Centralus Health is a partnership of advocates who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in our communities for enhanced holistic care close to home. Beyond clinical outcomes, it's strengthening community connections and setting a higher standard for quality that's exceptionally personal.

Centralus Health is central to wellness-for all of us.

Job Summary: 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.

Location: Flexible working hours between 7:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid with 1 days office per week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Preparing detailed financial reports and presenting findings to key stakeholders.
• Utilizing financial systems to create and maintain accurate records.
• Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Monitoring budget performance, providing insights into budgetary discrepancies.
• Assists with development and maintenance of the hospital's cost accounting system.
• Participates with consultants on organizational initiatives.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends and regulations.
• Developing innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Staying up to date with financial technologies and software.

• 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
• You should be a highly organized individual with excellent problem-solving skills and an aptitude for numbers. KPIs, OKRs, NPR, and SQL are acronyms you're familiar with and not phased by.
• You should be adept at using financial systems, have strong attention to detail, and be able to interpret financial data with precision.
• You are a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• You are a creative thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• You have the 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.
• 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 in a manner that transcends organizational silos, ensuring clear and concise messaging.
• Remember: A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.

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.

• $65,000 - $85,009.60 per year plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.