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The Strategic Planning Analyst, under general supervision, develops, communicates and helps implement strategies to drive growth. The analyst conducts research and performs quantitative analysis in support of elements of the overall strategy, markets strategies, practices expansions and organizational performance improvement initiatives, etc. The analyst facilitates process improvement, performs business analytics and contributes to strategic business development. The analyst collects and analyzes data to support those initiatives.

GENERAL DUTIES

In collaboration with team members and leaders across the organization, helps solve for data and analytic requirements to enable the organization to meet its strategic plans.

Conducts complex analysis on large data sets and develops regular and ad-hoc reports and dynamic financial models for hospital leadership to facilitate decision making. Assists in the compilation of market and operational analyses in coordination with department leadership to support the budget and strategic planning process. Identifies trends and opportunities for gaining competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Supports the executives and senior leadership in analyzing data and driving performance.

Assists in the preparation of the operating budget and associated analysis related to volume and FTE budget. Works with departmental leaders as needed to assist with completion of departmental volume and FTE budgets. Produces and distributes volume and FTE budget reports and documentation.

Forecasts revenues and expenses and researches ways to enhance hospital revenues and control costs. Assists in the implementation of financial improvements and tracks achievement of objectives.

Prepares financial and statistical reports and monitors trends and variances. Prepares reports identifying differences between current actual results, budgeted targets and prior year actual results. Prepares financial documentation for external parties including benchmarking entities, auditors and others.

Performs any special projects as required. Contributes by providing insights and analysis.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of experience finance or a business-related healthcare field.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Healthcare Administration.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technology savvy: excellent understanding of processes and databases.

Can manipulate large data sets and analyze findings.

Adept at Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Project management, analytic and financial analysis, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen.

Knowledge of forecasting methods and budgeting processes/principles.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.

Tableau platform experience.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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