The Planet Group

Job Description

Financial Analyst III

Contract – 3 months

Remote – $45-$55

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong accounting background (general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting).
• Experience with healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement, including HCAI systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret/explain financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting research and grants accounting or cost reporting.
• Familiarity with healthcare financial systems.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst – Accounting supports financial reporting, cost accounting, forecasting, and analysis within the general accounting function. This role is part of a collaborative team and focuses on healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement under Research and Grants. Strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and benchmarking activities.
• Support operating and capital budget planning and business performance analysis.
• Perform healthcare cost reporting and reimbursement analysis, including research and grants reporting.
• Maintain financial reporting and cost accounting systems; review data uploads and reconcile system data for accuracy.
• Utilize and support HCAI (Healthcare Cost Accounting Information) systems for cost reporting and analysis.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and feasibility studies to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate findings to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical resource for accounting and finance staff, particularly in advanced Excel-based analysis.
• Support general accounting operations as needed.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.