Financial Analyst

About The Company

CHRISTUS Health is a renowned faith-based, not-for-profit health system dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services across multiple communities. With a commitment to compassionate care, innovation, and excellence, CHRISTUS Health operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and health facilities focused on improving health outcomes and enhancing patient experiences. The organization values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, striving to serve diverse populations with dignity and respect. As a leading healthcare provider, CHRISTUS Health invests in cutting-edge technology and talented professionals to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities it serves.

About The Role

The Financial Analyst II at CHRISTUS Health plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's revenue cycle management through detailed data analysis and reporting. This position involves synthesizing complex financial and operational data from multiple sources to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, process improvement, and financial performance optimization. The analyst will collaborate with various facilities, corporate groups, and senior leadership to develop standardized reporting tools, benchmarks, and financial models that facilitate strategic decision-making. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve net revenue realization and cash flow at multiple levels—system-wide, facility-specific, and payor-specific. The analyst will also support the development and implementation of strategies aimed at enhancing revenue cycle efficiency and financial health, ensuring that initiatives are measurable and aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in healthcare finance, revenue cycle analysis, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools such as Excel, SQL, or business intelligence platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment and familiarity with revenue cycle processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage existing revenue cycle reporting capabilities, ensuring timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Assist in standardizing goal-setting processes and monitoring productivity and performance metrics across facilities and departments.
• Collect, synthesize, and communicate relevant financial and operational information to support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of benchmarking and comparative reporting systems for key revenue cycle metrics.
• Conduct financial opportunity assessments to identify areas for revenue enhancement and process improvements.
• Support strategic planning efforts by focusing resources on high-priority areas to improve cash flow and net revenue realization.
• Develop financial models and analysis tools to evaluate potential initiatives and their impact on revenue cycle performance.
• Assist in creating and monitoring performance measures linked to strategic goals, ensuring successful implementation of initiatives.
• Provide operational teams with analysis, tools, and insights to detect current and future performance issues.
• Foster relationships within the organization and externally to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Balance multiple tasks effectively using strong computing and organizational skills.
• Participate as a collaborative team member, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Analyze and prepare special projects as assigned, supporting the organization’s continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

CHRISTUS Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include competitive health insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and wellness programs. The organization also provides opportunities for ongoing training and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Employees have access to work-life balance initiatives, employee assistance programs, and various recognition programs that promote a supportive and engaging work environment. By joining CHRISTUS Health, employees become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact on the communities served.

Equal Opportunity

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our communities effectively and fosters a culture of respect and collaboration.