Sr. Financial Analyst (Finance)

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Oversees Operational Effectiveness at the hospital focusing on productivity, benchmarking process and revenue integrity/charge assurance processes. Works with directors, and staff to ensure ongoing communication and efforts to achieve organizational goal for financial performance.

Provide strategic leadership across the organization to ensure sharing of best practices internally and also externally with compare group participants to significantly impact University Cincinnati Medical Center key results areas, specifically labor, supplies costs and effective charge capture.

The position will be instrumental in continually strengthening the culture of process improvement to "best-in-class" standards to meet organizational financial objectives.Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. A master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CEBS) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits analysis, administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• In-depth knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration software.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Employee Benefits (e.g., CEBS, PHR).
• Experience with Oracle or other HRIS systems.
• Strong presentation skills and experience with public speaking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in benefits programs and documentation.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information to employees, management, and external partners.
• Project Management: Successfully manages projects from conception to implementation.
• Problem Solving: Identifies issues and develops strategic solutions to improve benefits offerings.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seeks and implements opportunities for process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret benefits data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain benefits dashboards, financial reports, metrics, forecasts, budgets, and other reports for effective monitoring.
  • Assist in the development of financial models and projections.
  • Present data findings to senior management and provide actionable insights.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on benefits-related issues and claims to identify underlying problems and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance and Regulatory:
  • Conduct regular audits of benefits programs and processes.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for new and improved processes in benefits administration.
  • Implement best practices to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
  • Develop and manage benefits-related dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time insights and tracking.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret benefits data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain benefits dashboards, financial reports, metrics, forecasts, budgets, and other reports for effective monitoring.
  • Assist in the development of financial models and projections.
  • Present data findings to senior management and provide actionable insights.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on benefits-related issues and claims to identify underlying problems and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance and Regulatory:
  • Conduct regular audits of benefits programs and processes.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for new and improved processes in benefits administration.
  • Implement best practices to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
  • Develop and manage benefits-related dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time insights and tracking.