Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) Looking for Financial Analyst III at Seattle, WA  Full Time

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Performs data discovery, financial analysis and reporting to support organization’s Payer Contracting and Revenue Cycle processes and ensure proper payment to organization.

Perform payment analytics including complex modeling, reports, and presentations to support payer contract negotiation and translate industry reimbursement trends into quantifiable impacts.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to develop actionable reports to analyze and streamline payment processes.
• Utilize technical platforms, such as SQL Server and Tableau, to translate business problems into data visualizations, reports and presentations which yield actionable recommendations.
• Conduct analysis on various healthcare initiatives and the expected financial impact.
• Identify and implement areas of improvements such as increasing the level of data accuracy or decreasing the time spent to update a model or report.
• Educate self through industry readings, conferences, and other forums on critical financial and healthcare trends.
• Perform financial risk and payment/profitability variation analysis including some advanced statistical techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required – preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• 5 years of financial analytic experience, preferably in a healthcare environment or relevant experience
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to formulate recommendations and resolve
  problems.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret complex data.
• Strong financial skills, including a working understanding of the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cashflows.
• Sustained, proven ability to think analytically and use independent judgment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented communication style able to work effectively cross departmentally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to propose actions, identify and illustrate opportunities, make recommendations and articulate financial impact of decisions to both clinical and administrative audiences
• Proficient with Excel functionality such as lookups, pivot tables, and charts, and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Great attention to detail.
• Able to independently grasp and apply new concepts quickly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize concurrent responsibilities and meet timelines.
• Proficient in the use of communication and organization tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. May manage projects independently or lead/direct the work of others.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and meet timelines.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with relational database tools such as SQL Server and Access.
• Extensive experience in exploratory data analysis and visualization
• Experience with financial software programs such as Kaufman Hall/Axiom, Tableau, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Workday.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements.
• Working knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $88,670.40 to $132,974.40 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This opportunity is Hybrid in the Seattle area.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.