Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Univ Cncr Center-Res Recr

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the needs of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office by performing various financial or budget analyses, preparing standard and/or ad hoc reports, and providing other support for departmental processes such as developing clinical trials budgets, negotiating clinical trials budgets with external entities, management and tracking of chargeback methodologies, and revenue/expense variance analyses. This detail-oriented individual will serves a liaison between the Principal Investigator, Coverage Analysts, Investigator/or Sponsor, and the Director of Cancer Clinical Trials. This position requires a working knowledge and understanding of complex budgets and coordination of information between the informed consent, coverage analysis, internal and external budget reports and research contracts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Preparation of management reports as assigned. These include: daily revenue reports, monthly revenue/expense variances, budget summaries, long-term plan reports, capital planning/monitoring reports, clinical trials fund accounting, invoice accounting, etc.
Coordinate flow of financial data including collection, maintenance and updating of data to support the development, analyses and monitoring of various departmental processes or functions. Perform required financial analyses utilizing this data as assigned.
Support departmental leadership in the process of developing the annual operating/capital budget, the long-term financial plan, the periodic reforecast, etc.
Create, manage, and track chargeback methodologies for functions related to clinical trials and interactions with other entities throughout the institution.
Create, manage, and oversee budgeting standards for all clinical trials. Interact with Research Affairs staff to assist in clinical trials creation and negotiation. Give updates and reports to physicians, leadership, committees, and staff as appropriate.
Assist with coverage analysis, billing/accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections as it relates to clinical trials. Act as the liaison to the Research Revenue Cycle team. Assist with patient insurance questions and concerns as it relates to clinical trials.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in business (accounting or finance).
Four years of experience in financial analysis or financial planning or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience where the required knowledge skills and abilities have been acquired.
Ability to conduct financial analysis and produce financial statements and report.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures needed to perform job duties.
Familiar with clinical trials.
Possesses a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interface at all levels throughout the organization.
Highly motivated with good organizational skills.
Able to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines; works well under pressure.
Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision.
Proficient in MS Office Products with advanced knowledge of Excel and Access; ability to work with and be proficient in stand-alone system applications.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience in a large healthcare system or similar environment.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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