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Posted: 10-Jan-26
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 89178
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under general supervision the Senior Financial Liaison serves as the principal finance person of the assigned department(s) and business unit(s), providing direct and proactive support with budget development, performance analyses, and operation and strategic financial analyses. The Senior Financial Liaison ultimately reports to PSH Finance leadership, but has accountabilities to the operational leaders of the assigned department(s) and business unit(s) (inclusive of, but not limited to department chairs, vice presidents of operations, or operations directors). It is general practice that the senior financial liaison has assignments that are more complex and/or higher volume, serving departments with complex finances. The Senior Financial Liaison serves as finance leader, consultant, and educator, and is the finance representative at meetings or on teams and committees. Provides guidance to other staff members on complex financial matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in finance, accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
7 years functional experience providing financial analysis of operations required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Advanced understanding of accounting, including the unique accounting practices of health care organizations.
Ability to assemble managerial financial reports from multiple sources that are consistent with and reconcile to audited financial statements and officially released financial statements.
Ability to analyze data, draw meaningful conclusions and provide appropriate level of thoughtful recommendations to finance leadership, as well as other operational leaders.
Ability to communicate clearly with leadership and internal customers, to understand incoming requests, and be able to translate and draw on the appropriate data sources to ultimately provide useful, relevant insights and conclusions.
An understanding of the nature of patient care operations, including (if applicable) the complexities of academic medical centers.
Proficiency in analyzing financial outcomes in a multi-variate manner, explaining the several operational drivers of results and outcomes.
Capable of clearly communicating information formally and informally to staff and senior leaders.
Ability to form constructive working relationships with various constituencies, customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
Capacity to work in a highly matrixed organization.
Ability to manage multiple requests concurrently.
Skills in organizing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple requests and projects concurrently.
Creativity to address unprecedented circumstances, access multiple data sources, and discover ways to improve existing processes.
Demonstrate continued willingness to learn, while developing business acumen to achieve ongoing growth within the position and within the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5 years of healthcare experience preferred
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained