Job Abstract

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the Financial Analyst will perform analytical and financial functions in the department of Psychiatry in support of Yale Behavioral Health Division and other key areas in the department. This position will provide high level of continuous financial support and analyses including approval of Workday financial transaction, journal entry and review, billing and being knowledgeable in applicable contracts supported by the department. This position will work directly with the Associate Director on the overall financial management including budget to actual analysis and helping with the development of budgets. Ability to work independently, multitask, use good judgment, work under pressure and meet deadlines. 1. Financial modeling and forecasting: Provides analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial activities. Researches information to help resolve issues and make recommendations. 2. Financial analysis and reporting: Analyzes information and creates accurate and timely reports. Ensures financial reporting meets the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts data from multiple sources. 3. Financial methods and systems: Recommends methods to improve practices, processes and systems. Works with internal and external contacts to carry out department objectives. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and effectively communicates information; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 4. Strategic Resource: Translates unit finance objectives into priorities. Reports financial issues and risks and makes recommendations. Contacts appropriate stakeholders to include in communications and approvals 5. Compliance and risk management: Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and two years of related and demonstrated experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.