MUSC Health
Sr. Financial Planning Analyst- Charleston ON SITE
MUSC Health, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Senior Financial Planning Analyst – Charleston ON SITE
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Job Description Summary The Senior Financial Planning Analyst for MUSCP is responsible for supporting the budgeting process for ambulatory services within the Charleston division. The role works closely with the Budget Manager and the Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, assisting in financial analysis, projections, reporting, and new service proposals.
The primary focus is on the MUSC Physicians Expense budget, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. Proficiency in analytical tools, data analysis methodologies, and presentation software is essential, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC002047 UMA CORP Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives CC
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description Entity/Organization: MUSC Physicians (MUSCP)
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Basis/FLSA: Salaried / Exempt
Job Summary/Purpose The Senior Financial Planning Analyst supports MUSC Physicians’ enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions. This position bridges traditional budgeting and financial reporting with forward-looking financial planning, automation, and analytics. The analyst collaborates closely with the Budget Manager, Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, and the Digital Lead Analyst to improve forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and drive continuous improvement within financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate annual budget planning for MUSCP ambulatory divisions.
Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including variance and trend analyses.
Translate financial data into operational insights for clinical and administrative leaders.
Support business cases and new service proposals through financial modeling.
Oversee the FTE Approval Process that supports and informs the MUSCP Labor Oversight Committee.
Lead development of multi-year financial forecasts and scenario models for the MUSCP expense budget with the Budget Manager and Digital Lead Analyst.
Partner with the Budget Manager and operations teams to align projections with enterprise goals.
Integrate key drivers such as staffing, patient volume, and reimbursement trends into predictive models.
Monitor monthly results and provide actionable variance analysis and recommendations.
Collaborate with the Digital Lead Analyst to design and implement automation within budgeting and forecasting systems (Axiom, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, or similar).
Develop data pipelines, dashboards, and workflow improvements to reduce manual effort.
Drive adoption of digital tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and accessibility of financial reporting.
Serve as a liaison between Strategic Finance, Digital Initiatives, and operational units.
Support process improvements and system enhancements in partnership with IT and analytics teams.
Provide financial insight and automation support to department leaders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A (healthcare experience preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial planning tools (Axiom, Workday Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau).
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience with process automation tools (Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar) preferred.
Reports To
Budget Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Initiatives
Dotted-line collaboration with Digital Lead Analyst (for automation and forecasting initiatives)
Core Competencies
Strategic problem-solving and financial modeling
Data-driven decision-making and performance insight
Collaboration across technical and financial domains
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Position Summary (for Job Posting) The Senior Financial Planning Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst plays a key role in shaping MUSCP’s financial planning and analysis function. This position combines budget expertise with strategic forecasting and automation skills to enhance decision-making and operational performance across the organization.
Additional Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 3-5 years
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Job Description Summary The Senior Financial Planning Analyst for MUSCP is responsible for supporting the budgeting process for ambulatory services within the Charleston division. The role works closely with the Budget Manager and the Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, assisting in financial analysis, projections, reporting, and new service proposals.
The primary focus is on the MUSC Physicians Expense budget, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. Proficiency in analytical tools, data analysis methodologies, and presentation software is essential, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC002047 UMA CORP Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives CC
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description Entity/Organization: MUSC Physicians (MUSCP)
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Basis/FLSA: Salaried / Exempt
Job Summary/Purpose The Senior Financial Planning Analyst supports MUSC Physicians’ enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions. This position bridges traditional budgeting and financial reporting with forward-looking financial planning, automation, and analytics. The analyst collaborates closely with the Budget Manager, Director of Strategic Finance and Business Initiatives, and the Digital Lead Analyst to improve forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and drive continuous improvement within financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate annual budget planning for MUSCP ambulatory divisions.
Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including variance and trend analyses.
Translate financial data into operational insights for clinical and administrative leaders.
Support business cases and new service proposals through financial modeling.
Oversee the FTE Approval Process that supports and informs the MUSCP Labor Oversight Committee.
Lead development of multi-year financial forecasts and scenario models for the MUSCP expense budget with the Budget Manager and Digital Lead Analyst.
Partner with the Budget Manager and operations teams to align projections with enterprise goals.
Integrate key drivers such as staffing, patient volume, and reimbursement trends into predictive models.
Monitor monthly results and provide actionable variance analysis and recommendations.
Collaborate with the Digital Lead Analyst to design and implement automation within budgeting and forecasting systems (Axiom, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, or similar).
Develop data pipelines, dashboards, and workflow improvements to reduce manual effort.
Drive adoption of digital tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and accessibility of financial reporting.
Serve as a liaison between Strategic Finance, Digital Initiatives, and operational units.
Support process improvements and system enhancements in partnership with IT and analytics teams.
Provide financial insight and automation support to department leaders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A (healthcare experience preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial planning tools (Axiom, Workday Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau).
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience with process automation tools (Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar) preferred.
Reports To
Budget Manager, Strategic Finance & Business Initiatives
Dotted-line collaboration with Digital Lead Analyst (for automation and forecasting initiatives)
Core Competencies
Strategic problem-solving and financial modeling
Data-driven decision-making and performance insight
Collaboration across technical and financial domains
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Position Summary (for Job Posting) The Senior Financial Planning Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst plays a key role in shaping MUSCP’s financial planning and analysis function. This position combines budget expertise with strategic forecasting and automation skills to enhance decision-making and operational performance across the organization.
Additional Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 3-5 years
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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