Financial Analyst at Advocates For A Healthy Community Inc. – Springfield, Missouri

About Jordan Valley Health:

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Position Summary:

Jordan Valley Health is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to support our Finance, Human Resources (HR), and Revenue Cycle teams. This cross-functional role will report to the CFO and will play a pivotal part in optimizing operational efficiency, analyzing data trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in data management tools, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and manage data from Finance, HR, and Revenue Cycle departments.
• Develop and maintain databases, dashboards, and reporting systems to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in financial performance, workforce management, and revenue optimization.
• Assist the Finance team with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting by analyzing revenue streams, expenses, and operational costs.
• Provide insights into profitability, cost reductions, and resource allocation.
• Understand the business process management of the company to learn the strengths and weaknesses of the company’s financial situation.
• Analyze workforce data including employee turnover, engagement, time tracking, compensation, and benefits trends.
• Support HR in developing reports related to recruitment, retention, performance management, and succession planning.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with HR-related laws and regulations through accurate data tracking and reporting.
• Analyze billing, claims, and collections data to assess performance and efficiency of revenue cycle processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce denials, improve collections, and streamline revenue operations.
• Work closely with the Rev Cycle team to enhance payment reconciliation and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and present regular reports and dashboards to department leaders, providing actionable insights to inform business decisions.
• Develop ad-hoc reports as requested by department heads, identifying key trends and areas of concern.
• Work closely with department leads to understand specific data needs and tailor analysis accordingly.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and sharing of best practices.
• Support process improvements by integrating data insights into department workflows and operational strategies.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
• Learn the strengths and weaknesses of the company’s financial situation, investigate data and implement solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity) and financial ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel between different Jordan Valley Health locations as needed.
• Full-time position 40 Hrs. per week.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Business, or a related field is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years of related experience in finance models, reporting, budgeting, etc., data analysis, preferably in healthcare addressing the disciplines of finance, HR settings and/or Revenue Cycle.
• Must be highly organized and independent
• Advanced utilization in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, etc.)
• Smartsheet, NetSuite/Oracle ERP, EPIC EHR.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, etc.
• Proficiency in SQL and other database query language.