Financial Analyst, Associate – Financial Analysis

Job Description

Financial Analyst, Associate | UPMC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at UPMC, located in Cumberland, MD. UPMC is recognized as one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, actively shaping the future of healthcare by building a smarter, more financially sustainable system. As a Financial Analyst, Associate, you will contribute directly to this critical mission, leveraging data-driven insights and impactful financial analysis to support strategic decisions across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Cumberland, MD

• Team: Corporate Finance team
• Mission: Support strategic decision-making across the organization by providing data-driven financial insights and analysis.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office spreadsheet application, PeopleSoft General Ledger

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze Data: Perform statistical, cost, and comprehensive financial analysis on data reported across various financial systems to support organizational understanding.
• Cost Management: Review costs and conduct detailed cost benefit analysis related to specific projects and programs to inform resource allocation.
• Financial Recording: Accurately record, classify, and summarize financial transactions and events in strict accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Report Development: Develop comprehensive financial reports essential for forecasting future trends, analyzing current results, and supporting strategic financial planning.
• Data Interpretation: Assist in analyzing financial data, extracting and defining relevant information, and interpreting this data to determine past financial performance or project future financial probabilities.
• Decision Support: Interpret complex financial transactions and events for various users across the organization, enabling them to make informed economic and business decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related business field is required for this early career position.
• Experience: Entry-level candidates are welcome with the appropriate Bachelor’s Degree. As an alternative to the degree, two years of related work experience combined with a High School Diploma or GED is acceptable.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office spreadsheet applications is necessary for data analysis and reporting. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is crucial for recording financial transactions.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Microsoft Office spreadsheet applications and experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger are strongly preferred qualifications.