Financial Analyst - Decision Support

Finance - Business Line

Full Time

76177BR

Job Summary

Recognized as health care decision support expert. Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in medical center finance and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure.  Applies comprehensive knowledge of professional concepts and industry practices to lead the most complex projects of large size and scope that have critical impact across the university, medical center, and/or systemwide.

Involves the provision of patient-level financial and clinical data (cost accounting and other patient data) and analysis to inform and provide insight into the medical center or health system's operational, financial, and strategic decision-making. Includes the development of a case-based operating budget for patient volume, detailed utilization projections, and gross revenue. Oversees the service line profitability reporting, the cost accounting system, and the decision support system integration of clinical and financial data in a patient-centric repository. Provides for the measurement and benchmarking of business operations to best business practices for the healthcare industry and internal business objectives.  Develops projections, recommendations, and strategic & tactical plans based on complex analyses of business data and healthcare industry trends.  Works with business and clinical staff to understand and prioritize data and information requirements. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required / available data elements. Develops business cases using enterprise-wide business intelligence solutions.  Will lead assignments and projects from the design stage to completion with a high degree of autonomy.  

The Analyst will act as an internal financial consultant who works closely with the Shared Services cost accounting team, strategic development team, senior Medical Center leadership, and physician leaders.  This will be a highly visible position within the UCSF Health organization that will focus on a broad range of financial issues that impact UCSF Health operations, including but not limited to assessment of service line and program financial outcomes, evaluating the financial implications of new technologies such as surgical robots and telehealth services, calculating the return on investment (ROI) associated with UCSF Health joint ventures and affiliation agreements, and analysis of clinical re-engineering initiatives that are intended to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and/or improve the quality of care.   

The Analyst must be a self-motivated, constructive thinker who is comfortable working both independently and with other team members in an unstructured environment that requires flexibility, adherence to tight project deadlines, balancing of competing priorities, and strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and stakeholders.  This position will report to the Finance Director for Adult Business Line Services whose team includes two other analysts.  While the Analyst will have no direct reports, he/she will assist the Finance Director in providing project guidance and professional development to the other analyst staff.  

Responsibilities will include developing business cases, extracting cost data, billing data, patient demographic data, and other information from the Medical Center’s cost accounting database, as well as from various other dashboards or other Business/Clinical Intelligence tools. A critical component of this position is the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff who have a deep understanding of UCSF IT applications and databases, in order to develop the necessary knowledge for analyzing complex data sets. 

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.  To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)   Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.  To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Health brings clinical and research service capabilities into a unified structure and single operating unit, achieving strategic, operational, and financial alignment between the School of Medicine, Medical Group, and the Medical Center, as well as provider affiliates.   Its structure streamlines decision-making, strengthens the ability to act with one voice, and ensures accountability at every point to execute a collectively agreed-upon commitment to excellence and efficiency.  UCSF Health’s 2025 vision is to lead the Bay Area and California in complex care, expand our network, and create innovation at scale.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Heath Care Administration, Business information systems, or a related field is required.
• Ten years or more of work experience in hospital or physician group finance, health insurance, health care consulting, or a related industry.
• Expert understanding of decision support systems, with knowledge of business statistics, quantitative methods, relational databases, business development scorecards, data modeling, and performance and profitability analysis.
• Expert knowledge of issues and aspects of clinical finance, planning, financial data management, budget development, and business development. Strong proficiency in utilizing the tools to produce comprehensive, studies and actionable intelligence.
• Highly advanced organizational and project management skills, and demonstrated ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Expert interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams and collaborate productively on highly-complex projects with key personnel at all professional and technical levels.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey highly sophisticated technical and financial information in a clear, concise manner, and to make cogent presentations of analyses, reports, and investigation results.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills analytical ability, and in-depth knowledge of documentation and reporting, with the proven ability to run highly complex queries and studies, to collect and analyze financial and performance data, and to produce relevant, meaningful reports, analyses, and forecasts.
• Maintains a deep expertise ability to work with senior staff and managers across departments, serving as a technical expert and information resource in decision support, and providing recommendations and advice on decision support processes, business and financial issues, and industry trends and advances.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong understanding of cost accounting concepts, as well as financial modeling techniques such as discounted cash flow/net present value and internal return on investment is required.  
• EPSI cost accounting system or other hospital cost accounting system experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in modeling costs, benefits, and trade-offs associated with alternative medical care delivery arrangements under fee-for-service, capitation, and/or blended payment systems.   

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

005746 DECISION SUPP SPEC 5

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid, San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

M-F