We are hiring this role for a portfolio company called - Ascension.
This role is going to be a member of the larger finance support function in our Hyderabad Development Center.
The Financial Analyst supports data-driven decision-making across clinical and operational departments by delivering actionable financial insights. This role enhances cost efficiency, revenue optimization, and strategic planning in a healthcare environment.
Accountabilities
- Improve financial performance by analyzing revenue cycles, payer mix, and reimbursement trends to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Support strategic initiatives by developing financial models and forecasts that guide service line expansion, capital investments, and operational improvements.
- Enhance budget accuracy by collaborating with department leaders to align financial plans with clinical goals and resource needs.
- Increase transparency and accountability by preparing dashboards and reports that track KPIs such as cost per patient, utilization rates, and margin by service line.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring financial data for adherence to CMS, HIPAA, and other healthcare-specific standards.
- Reduce waste and inefficiencies by conducting cost-benefit analyses and identifying areas for process improvement or renegotiation of vendor contracts.
- Strengthen decision-making by translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executives and clinical leaders.
Tasks :
Create budgets for startup expenditures for new substance use disorder treatment programs to include : Residential Treatment (RT), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)Establishing an annual budget for these various behavioral health / addiction treatment programs, to include RT, PHP, and IOP.Forecasting financial outcomes of the new center to include Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash FlowsDevelop the estimated revenue stream, through reimbursement rates, from a variety of payers (commercial insurance, Medicaid, self-pay, etc.)Establish budgeted operating costs for new centerProvide insight to accounts receivable and chargebacks of the new facility (i.e. collection, billing, etc.)Perform Monthly Budget vs Actual Variance AnalysisDeliver Daily Census and Monthly Key Performance Indicator ReportingProvide Revenue Cycle Management AssistanceOther Ad Hoc AnalysisCore Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and missionEducation and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).Certification such as CFA, CPA, or HFMA credentials is a plus.Minimum of two years of experience in accounting and / or financial management; healthcare experience strongly preferredDirect experience with insurance reimbursement rates (commercial insurance and Medicaid preferred)Direct experience with developing and managing an annual budgetHigh comfort level with financial reporting on a granular basis to a variety of internal and external constituentsRevenue cycle experience preferred