Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Bristol, CT, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expBristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. is a community-based health system dedicated to improving health and well-being. The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will deliver financial insights to support informed decision-making across hospital operations, focusing on financial planning, performance reporting, and collaboration with clinical teams to enhance profitability and resource allocation.
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Responsibilities
Assist in developing the annual operating and capital budgets across all Bristol Health entities
Partner with department leaders to prepare accurate budget assumptions for volumes, staffing, and expense projections
Support rolling forecasts and long-range financial models aligned with system-wide strategic goals
Perform detailed service line and departmental profitability analyses using cost accounting data and patient-level information
Evaluate payer mix, reimbursement trends, and patient volumes to identify margin opportunities and cost pressures
Support analysis of clinical programs, capital investments, and new service initiatives to inform business case development
Prepare monthly operating performance reports comparing actual results to budget and prior year, with clear variance explanations
Analyze revenue, labor, and supply cost trends; identify root causes of performance variances
Present findings and actionable recommendations to department directors and hospital leadership teams
Partner with nursing, ancillary, and administrative leaders to interpret financial results and identify operational improvements
Provide financial modeling to support key decisions, including staffing models, equipment acquisitions, and program expansion
Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Managed Care teams on reimbursement analysis and payer performance
Contribute to continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Support development and maintenance of BI dashboards and financial models
Ensure accuracy and integrity of data from financial and clinical systems (e.g., EPSi, Strata, or equivalent)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
2–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or decision support within a hospital or healthcare system
Working knowledge of hospital financial statements, cost accounting, and reimbursement methodologies
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling and scenario analysis
Experience with ERP, budgeting, and cost accounting systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, EPSi, Strata)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex data clearly to non-financial leaders
Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally with clinical and operational teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or CHFP (Certified Healthcare Financial Professional) preferred
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools a plus
Company
Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.
Founded in 1921, Bristol Health is the leading health provider for people who live and work in the greater Bristol area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kurt Barwis
President & Chief Executive Officer
Timothy Ajayi, CPA
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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