Business Analyst - Finance

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Ongoing Appointment
• Full Time - 80 Hours + ADO
• Hybrid Working
• Located at The Alfred
• Classification: Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 4 (HS4)

The Department

The Data & Analytical Services department is responsible for the support and maintenance of Finance applications, databases, reporting and business intelligence. These are in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting, financial analysis, decision support, clinical costing, and transactional services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Medical Billing).

The Role

The Business Analyst – Finance is responsible for the provision of business and systems support to Finance and the wider organisation while ensuring that Finance systems comply with both government and Alfred Health policies and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• System administrator role providing a day to day interface with business users and vendors.
• Analysis of revenue data across all revenue streams and associated analytical reporting.
• Key role in the ongoing operation and configuration of the Finance platform, Microsoft GP.
• Analysing statistics and utilising data for improved revenue outcomes.
• Data conformance analysis and recommendations / rectification
• Review and maintenance of process documentation.
• Best Practice Recommendations and Implementation.
• Analysis & specification for system processes and reporting
• Participate in and provide leadership for systems integration, process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills and Qualifications

Finance or Accounting degree and/or IT/Analytics related degree

Demonstrable relevant post graduate experience.

Experience with:

• General Ledger systems (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is desirable, but not essential)
• Cost Centre & Payroll reporting
• Budget analysis, reporting and KPIs
• Reporting Systems (Microsoft SSRS & Power BI)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (including cubes and linking to external data sources).
• An understanding of the operations of a major health service or similar healthcare setting.
• An understanding of Billing and Accounting practices for public health institutions
• A willingness to learn is essential.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Monday 2nd October2023

All enquiries to Earnest Kim on 0400 112 366.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au