Financial Analyst III - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for a driven Financial Analyst III to join our high calibre team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Financial Analyst III is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in project management, creativity and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Financial Analyst III at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today!

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 financial analysis and reporting to support budget and financial planning on the Corporate Finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to support financial decision making of the organization to ensure the short-term and long-term financial success of the FHCC. The position reports to the Associate Director of Financial Planning & Budget.

• Create multi-year and annual budgets. Monitor financial performance relative to budget and explain variances and trends.
• Utilize numerous data sources, analytics, and personal interaction to develop keen understanding of primary drivers of financial variation. Assist in developing actionable steps for financial improvement.
• Evaluate financial results in context of internal and external benchmarks. Assist in identifying and developing targeted benchmarks.
• Conduct financial modeling to determine and analyze the financial impact of business opportunities and action plans. Develop scenario/sensitivity analyses to highlight financial strengths, weaknesses and risks.
• Perform financial analysis, including historical and predictive.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to monitor and develop actionable reports that analyze financial performance.
• Translate business problems into technical approaches to create standardized Tableau reporting dashboards which help explain budget to actual variances and guide decision making.
• Build driver-based models in support of business cases, rolling forecasts and budgets.
• Provide recommendations for changes in processes or practices that standardize, automate, and optimize efficiencies in routine tasks
• Support development of multi-year financial plan and link current year priorities and assumptions to budget and management reporting.
• Complete and submit financial surveys.
• Educate self through industry readings, conferences and other forums on critical financial and healthcare trends and analyzes and identifies potential implications for SCCA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Required for this job:

• 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 for this job:

• 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.

 

Education/Experience Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) required - preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field preferred

Experience Required: Five years of analytic experience, preferably in a healthcare environment or relevant experience

 

This position is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. As such, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, without exception. Booster doses are strongly recommended but not required. If declining a booster, completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form Questionnaire and COVID-19 Booster Declination Training is required. Because of our immunocompromised patient population, there are no medical or religious accommodations available for any employee who is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. Only employees whose positions are fully remote, who are not patient facing and/or require no access to clinical facilities, may apply for medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.

 

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 $86,078 to $129,118 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

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 our Employee Services Center at View email address on careers-fhcrc.icims.com or by calling Show phone number.

Benefits of working as a Financial Analyst III in Seattle, WA:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package