Financial Analyst jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team at Pace of Southwest Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. If you are a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for driving business success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Pace of Southwest Michigan.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis.

Number/Type of Employees Supervised: None

Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required: Valid Michigan’s Driver’s License preferred. CPR certification upon hire.

Special Training: Only acts within scope of practice. Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently. 

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Specific Requirements and Considerations: May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B. 

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult, Geriatric

Key Responsibilities:

· Conducts financial analysis and prepares reports for management.

· Creates and maintains financial models to support sound decision-making.

· Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

· Attend monthly senior leadership meetings to present budget to actual detail.

· Identifies trends, opportunities, and risks utilizing financial data.

· Analyzes and audits accounts payable to verify accuracy and identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase cash flow.

· Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive business initiatives.

· Provides recommendations for improving financial performance.

· Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

· Excellent computer skills including advanced Excel skills, and comfortability utilizing Word, Outlook, and accounting software.

· Knowledge of principles of accounting/finance.

· Proficient in data management systems.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Advanced user of MS Excel for spreadsheet analytics.

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Self-directed with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

· Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with a positive demeanor. 

· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,  related, or is an essential function of the position.  

Please be aware that we require employees to pass a background check and drug screen. PACE of SWMI is a non-smoking facility.