Financial Analyst II at StanfordMedicineChildrensHealth

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Financial Analyst II performs more complex financial analysis, budget analysis, and related fiscal functions for a large and diverse hospital service line/department or is responsible for coordinating a major budget/financial analysis program in the Hospital Finance Department. Duties include financial planning, forecasting and modeling, budget development, performance monitoring and management reporting. This role operates with moderate independence and regularly partners with operational leaders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * Assists in the preparation of operational budget; reviews and analyzes departmental budget requests.  * Maintains liaison with departmental business managers and administrative staff in the preparation and analysis of financial reports to provide information and to resolve problems concerning variances from approved budget. * Assists with monitoring budget expenditures and prepares reports and analyses to management setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. * Assists with analysis and preparation of various financial reports for both internal use and as required for external agencies. * Prepares and/or processes financial transactions for assigned department(s)/business cycle. * Reconciles financial transactions and assists in issues resolution of transactions for assigned department(s)/business cycle.