MAIN FUNCTION:
The Sr. Decision Support Analyst supports data management, budgeting, financial planning, and decision support throughout Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Affiliates.
The Decision Support/Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst assists in preparing monthly volume statistical reports, assists in coordinating strategic projects, maintenance of the hospital cost accounting system (EPSi/Strata) and other projects as may be assigned from time to time. While supporting financial analysis of strategic projects and ad hoc analysis as required, the Sr. Decision Support Analyst also supports operational and administrative decisions affecting finance and development of departmental budgets.
The position reports to the Manager, Decision Support and works closely with other key Finance division staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting and/or business administration. Financial analysis experience with an emphasis on budgeting, financial planning, and decision support required. At least 2 years of experience in healthcare strongly preferred. Experience utilizing analytical tools and techniques required. Proven computer reporting skills and analysis ability required.
KEY SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES:
Systems and financial analyses, communication, and facilitation skills such as the ability to lead, persuade, negotiate, and broker compromise. Written communication skills for the purpose of business plan development. Computer literacy with database management, spreadsheet, word processing, report writing and presentation software programs. Problem solving and issue resolution skills. Presentation skills, both oral and written. Attention to detail and follow up along with strong conceptualization skills. Ability to prioritize in a changing environment and flexibility to move among multiple projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Monitor and analyze monthly service statistics. In collaboration with department directors, prepare and analyze monthly financial variance and detailed reports, volume/staff tracking, and trend analysis. Utilize data from reports to create action plans for variances with the leadership for various departments. Evaluate and continuously refine the processes for accumulating, processing, and distributing decision support information in both periodic and ad-hoc forms. Provide financial planning and analysis services for proposed and existing programs. Utilize information technology skills to develop and maintain a decision support structure for accumulating and delivering periodic statistical and other service data to management and other authorized users. Assists in preparing monthly volume statistical reports and other reports for senior managers and department heads. Supports Finance division management through the performance of periodic and ad-hoc projects pertaining to reimbursement, regulatory compliance, financial planning, business development, and market research. Provides financial planning and analysis services for proposed and existing programs. Supports the business planning function of the Finance division through the provision of assistance to the Decision Support Manager in the following areas: service lines reporting, data extraction, maintenance and analysis, revenue and volume analysis; and all other analysis as may be required for decision support. Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliation, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise. Attend meetings as required. Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Jun 12, 2025