Financial Analyst, Healthcare Consulting

OVERVIEW

Do you enjoy turning data into information, information into insights, and insights into business decisions? Put your passion to work on the leading edge of healthcare transformation, helping to ensure that every community has access to effective, affordable, sustainable care.

Ascendient’s Regulatory Practice is the firm’s largest service line. We enjoy a national reputation for producing flawless, timely Certificate of Need (CON) applications and defending them in court when necessary. We also support nonprofit hospitals with developing Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) that align services with community needs and differentiate clients from their competitors. Many clients have relied on us for decades, and new clients are constantly being added.

Ascendient is currently recruiting a Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling and accounting. The Senior Financial Analyst will work within a team to deliver services for Ascendient’s clients planning expansions, new services, new facilities, and other projects, playing an active role in developing utilization and forecasting models that comply with regulatory requirements. This position will be responsible for the development of financial models and pro forma financial statements for client Certificate of Need applications.

Important Note: For the first three months of employment, the Financial Analyst will be required to work from Ascendient's Chapel Hill, NC office at least three days per week. Following this introductory/training period, the Writer position can be remote, with 10% travel to client sites and Ascendient's Chapel Hill office expected.

WHY ASCENDIENT?

This is a unique opportunity for an early career professional to build an impactful and rewarding consulting career with one of the top firms in the nation. From the start, we provide a comprehensive training program with individualized coaching from experienced firm Managers and Partners that ensures you have the tools and confidence to excel in the role and perform at your best. You will have ample opportunities to build your skills, develop professionally, explore areas of interest more deeply, and advance in your career. Every step of the way, you’ll be supported by a team of professionals who think big and care deeply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Specific responsibilities include:

• Consistently modelling Ascendient's Values:
• Aligned for Purpose - Transforming healthcare is our passion. We seek out clients and team members driven by a genuine sense of mission.
• Invested in Excellence - We don't believe in cookie cutters or excuses. We're on time, every time with our best thinking and unique solutions.
• Prioritizing Partnership - Transactions are fleeting; relationships are enduring. We value lasting partnerships based on trust and respect.
• Humanizing Integrity - We're truth-tellers with heart. We bring human kindness to the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and projecting financial statements
• Developing detailed utilization projections for healthcare facilities and services that account for both the historical performance of the client and industry experience and comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Conducting geographic and demographic analyses
• Calculating the impact of project financing options
• Assisting with prioritization of client strategic initiatives by quantifying the long-term financial impact of various strategic alternatives
• Translating information from industry and market research into relevant observations and recommendations for Ascendient’s clients
• Evaluating, understanding, and recommending courses of action based on expertise across a multitude of data sources and financial analysis techniques
• Analyzing, interpreting, and presenting clients’ internal and detailed market data
• Creating clear visual representations of data findings utilizing Excel graphics, Tableau, PowerPoint, mapping software, and other tools
• Effectively managing time to ensure deliverables meet fixed regulatory deadlines
• Clearly and concisely communicating modeling results orally and in presentation format
• Continually monitoring service and payor-specific reimbursement changes in order to refine financial models and pro forma statements accordingly
• Staying abreast of emerging industry trends, legislation, and changes in the regulatory environment that will impact our approach to developing successful CON applications

PROFICIENCIES

The ideal candidate for the Financial Analyst role will be proficient in the following areas:

Analytical Thinker: You excel at analyzing large volumes of information to make a well-informed decision. You know how to quickly summarize data visually and possess the ability to communicate key findings effectively.

Attention to Detail: You accomplish tasks thoroughly and ensure deliverables you produce are complete, accurate, and defendable. You strive to organize your time and resources efficiently, to allow adequate time for review.

Poise and Discretion: Your interpersonal skills allow you to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly. You are a creative and calm problem solver, and continually demonstrate poise, tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and humility.

Quality Communication: You are a strong communicator, both written and oral, and are proficient in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Detail-Oriented, Multi-Tasking: You can work on multiple projects with ease. You organize your time and resources efficiently to produce quality deliverables and meet deadlines.

Initiative: You are a self-starter with a strong work ethic. You deal well with ambiguity and consult others appropriately. You can work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Healthcare Administration or Accounting, or commensurate experience in business/healthcare/accounting required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a finance concentration or heavy finance component, or CPA preferred
• Relevant experience in financial analysis in a healthcare setting or consulting role a plus
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience with projects that require both attention to detail and an understanding of the “bigger picture”
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Financial Analyst is a full-time position with a Base Salary range between $71,000 - $93,000 per year, and opportunities to earn Incentive Compensation. Additionally, Ascendient offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous leave policies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Ascendient will consider each response carefully and contact those chosen to move forward. The successful candidate should be prepared to complete subsequent steps of the process including an initial phone conversation, writing skills testing, a competencies/strengths assessment, and at least two interviews in person and/or via Zoom.