What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst, Therapy Healthcare Industry position at Functional Pathways?
Job Details
Description
Join Functional Pathways as a Financial Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a leading provider in the therapy healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will live in the greater Knoxville or Nashville, TN area, with remote flexibility, this full-time position within our Business Intelligence department combines financial expertise, strategic analysis, and industry knowledge to support operational and service line goals.
At Functional Pathways, we’re committed to delivering excellence in care while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. If you’re ready to lead with insight, mentor a dynamic team, and contribute to meaningful healthcare solutions, we invite you to make an impact with us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Conduct detailed analyses of revenue, costs, and operational and clinical performance metrics.
- Assist in monitoring payer mix trends, reimbursement rates, and other healthcare-specific financial indicators.
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for stakeholders.
- Support revenue cycle analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate data inputs for financial models.
- Perform variance analysis to explain deviations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices impacting the therapy healthcare sector.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis).
- Familiarity with BI tools like DOMO, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus.
- Basic understanding of SQL or data querying is a plus.
- Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with revenue cycle management and healthcare-specific financial metrics is preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, variances, and performance metrics.
- Visualization: Skills to present complex data clearly and concisely for stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills: Strong critical thinking to challenge assumptions and validate input data.
- Communication Skills: Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Team Collaboration: Experience working in a team environment and supporting cross-departmental projects.
