Financial Analyst Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days

The Financial Analyst reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Medicine adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for recording transactions performing analysis activities and evaluating trends and drivers at Northwestern Medicine. The position will also be charged with the preparation and some review activities related to the month end close process; as well as support for the annual financial statement audit. The analyst will need to understand complex financial concepts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Meet financial objectives by identifying and evaluating trends; analyzing variances; initiating any corrective actions or adjustments.
• Prepare reconciliations; analyze variances; and initiate corrective actions on transactions with a high degree of complexity in support for finance and operating departments.
• Provide support and analysis by querying appropriate data preparing reports making presentations of analysis findings and recommendations to management.
• Research and interpret changes in financial reporting policy applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
• Research and understand changes in the healthcare regulatory environment and the potential impact on reporting.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks adopting and implementing industry best practices and participating in professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial and patient information confidential.
• Support the finance operations of Northwestern Medicine.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Degree in Finance / Accounting or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication collaboration analytical and accounting skills
• High level of precision and attention to detail
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Public Accounting experience
• CPA or CHFP certification
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferably PeopleSoft
• Healthcare finance experience

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time