SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - BUDGET

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Budget

Location: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital

Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Budget Director or designee, utilizes advanced financial analysis knowledge and skills and provides lead assistance with the preparation and administration of the annual operating budget and annual capital plan. Analyzes budget request from Cook County Health & Hospitals (CCHHS) departments/divisions and makes recommendations on proposed spending levels. Develops presentations and provides briefings to key stakeholders including division chairs, senior leadership, and the CCHHS Board of Directors. Provides primary assistance in the development and reporting of: performance measures, status of capital projects, benchmarking and surveying, program research, and department wide projects. Conducts fiscal impact analysis, analyzes financial and statistical data, prepares reports and makes recommendations. Monitors implementation of budget and provides guidance on budget process to assigned areas. Ensures budget activities are conducted in accordance with the CCHHS strategic plan and mission.

Typical Duties

• Oversees work product of Financial Analysts; acts as a subject matter expert not only for financial analysts but also department heads; serves as primary information resource providing internal and external staff with guidance throughout the budget implementation process.
• Provides lead assistance with the preparation and administration of the annual operating budget and annual capital plan; helps facilitate department process improvements.
• Develops and maintains related databases and spreadsheets to capture key data utilized for research and analysis.
• Analyses data and evaluates results to determine best solution and solve internal financial weaknesses.
• Prepares presentation materials to brief key stakeholders.
• Conducts research and analysis related to governmental organization finances including the collection of data, benchmarks, best practices, and process improvements of current and proposed programs/operations.
• Conducts highly complex fiscal impact analysis; analyzes financial and statistical data to prepare reports/recommendations.
• Develops constructive and cooperative relationships with internal departments and external agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business or related field supplemented with five (5) years full-time paid work experience in budgeting within a healthcare organization or with a local state or federal governmental entity; OR a Master's Degree in in Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Business or related field supplemented with three (3) years full-time paid work experience in budgeting within a healthcare organization or with a local state or federal governmental entity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of fiscal impact, statistical and financial analysis techniques; subject matter expert.
• Thorough knowledge of business, finance, and budgeting practices and legal requirements; subject matter expert.
• Thorough knowledge of practices and methods of budget analysis and control; subject matter expert.
• Thorough knowledge of structure, function and operation of municipal, state, or other governmental organization.
• Highly skilled in policy analysis and evaluation of programs related to funding priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

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