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Responsibilities

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Financial Analyst** to join our Decision Support / Financial Plan Department. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for various departments within the hospital. You will work closely with department managers and senior leadership to provide valuable insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

+ Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast, specifically related to hospital operations.

+ Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives for the hospital.

+ Analyze financial data related to patient revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

+ Support the annual budgeting process, working with department managers to develop realistic and achievable budgets that align with the hospital's strategic goals.

+ Assist with the month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

+ Prepare presentations and reports for management, summarizing key financial information and providing actionable insights.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical departments, revenue cycle, and supply chain, to gather data and insights for financial analysis.

+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and budgeting processes.

+ Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed, such as cost-benefit analyses, ROI calculations, and new service line evaluations.

+ Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Qualifications

+ Minimum of 1 to 2 years of analytical and accounting experience in an acute care setting.

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.

+ Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Ledger (GL) processes.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data validation).

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key trends.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Fire Card (must obtain within 90 days of start date).

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Pay Range

$35.13 - $50.94 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.