Company Description
Valley Perinatal Services (VPS) is a specialized healthcare provider dedicated to ensuring better outcomes for high-risk pregnant mothers and their babies. With a focus on collaborative care, VPS partners closely with patients and their OB teams to prioritize the health and safety of both mother and child. Supported by a skilled team of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, nurse practitioners, midwives, and sonographers, VPS consistently achieves high-quality care and healthier gestational outcomes. Our mission is to assist OB/GYNs in delivering babies safely and minimizing risks for complications.
Role Description
We are seeking a Healthcare Financial Analyst for a full-time, on-site role based in Mesa, AZ. The Healthcare Financial Analyst will be responsible for conducting financial planning, analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and ensuring an accurate assessment of the organization’s fiscal health. This role will also involve evaluating financial statements, monitoring budgets, and providing insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses, AR aging, compensation and margin reports to support strategic initiatives
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Days in AR, Denial Rates, Collections, and Cost per Encounter
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability for service lines or departments
- Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
- Partner with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle teams to evaluate financial impacts of process changes or strategic initiatives
- Interpret payer contracts and reimbursement trends to support contract negotiations and revenue optimization
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including gathering data, validating assumptions, and identifying risks or opportunities
- Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance with internal controls
- Use tools like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Athena, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Oracle, or Workday) for reporting and analysis
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Financial Planning and Finance
- Demonstrated Analytical Skills for financial data evaluation and forecasting
- Experience with Financial Statements and understanding of key metrics
- Proficiency in Financial Reporting to communicate financial performance and insights
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Strong proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Experience in the healthcare sector or knowledge of healthcare financial processes is preferred
- 2-5 years experience with QuickBooks Online
- 2-5 years experience with AthenaOne (Preferred)
- Healthcare Revenue Cycle experience (physician, hospital or multi-specialty setting)
