Senior Financial Operations Analyst

What you will be doing:

Premier Inc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Operations Analyst to join the Office of Corporate Business Operations within the Fiscal Affairs pillar. This role is responsible for performing complex high-level financial and operational analysis while providing project planning and execution support across finance operations.

The position requires strong analytical expertise sound independent judgment and the ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives. The Senior Finance Operations Analyst will oversee funding approvals forecasting registration invoice and payment processing project close-outs vendor communications and data validation while collaborating across multiple business lines.

A key focus of this role is strengthening and overseeing Supply Chain fiscal operations through the development and management of analytical tools templates and dashboards to evaluate procurement processes financial performance and operational effectiveness. The role also supports workflow optimization ERP system analysis and performance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Expense Budget Planning & Coordination: (20%)

• Assist in the development and preparation of financial projections for the Expense Budget in alignment with Supply Chain priorities.

• Consolidate budget submissions from various departments and work closely with the Director of Finance and Senior Management to ensure accurate and timely submission to the Corporate Budget & Fiscal Planning team.

Requisition Management& Purchase Order Tracking: (30%)

• Enter and manage requisitions for authorized expense budgets for the fiscal year ensuring proper approval from cost center managers/ Deputy Executive Director.

• Maintain a record of requisitions in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Track and maintain Purchase Order (PO) approval records ensuring they are accurately logged and cross-referenced with internal tracking systems.

• Coordinate with departments to resolve any discrepancies in PO approval processes and ensure timely documentation.

Variance Analysis & Budget Modifications: (20%)

• Review monthly variance reports generated by the Corporate Budget & Fiscal Planning team to identify any discrepancies between actual and budgeted expenses.

• Collaborate with department heads and finance colleagues to perform necessary budget modifications and update internal trackers accordingly.

Dashboard & Reporting Tools: (15%)

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboard tools to present budget performance metrics to senior management on a quarterly basis.

• Use advanced Excel and business intelligence tools (e.g. PowerBI Oracle Hyperion) to create visually engaging and easy-to-understand reports that help senior management track spending progress and ensure the department stays within budget.

Financial Support & Stakeholder Management (15%)

• Provide ongoing financial support and consultation to departments within the Supply Chain to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis for stakeholders as requested delivering clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) and advanced Excel skills including pivot tables VLOOKUP data analysis and complex formulas.

• Hands-on experience with Peoplesoft Oracle PassPort Hyperion SQL Access and PowerBI or similar tools for financial reporting KPI tracking and dashboard creation.

• Experience in NYC government finance and procurement functions is plus

• Understanding of procurement processes and documentation standards

• Team Player with a positive attitude and respectful manners

• Open to learning adopting new systems or directives and suggesting ways to streamline processes

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in financial analysis budgeting or accounting with a proven track record in managing and analyzing budgets.

• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear actionable insights for senior management.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelors) or graduate degree (Masters) in Finance Accounting or a related field

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health dental vision life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premiers employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlottes Healthiest Employers list forand 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy status genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence covered military or protected veteran status (e.g. status as a Vietnam Era veteran disabled veteran special disabled veteran Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran recently separated veteran or other protected veteran) disability or any other applicable federal state or local protected class trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local addition as a federal contractor Premier complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process please reply toor contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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