Role and Responsibilities: Budgeting • Direct the preparation of annual Operating and Capital Budgets. • Analyze monthly department expense variances to maintain expenditure controls. • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and cost reports. • Examine budget submissions for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. • Submit recommendations supporting expenditures and cost containments. • Analyze trends affecting the Networks financial position. • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes. • Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program • Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods. Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Bachelor Degree required Preferred Skills • Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting financial data • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources • Well trained in technology (Excel, Microsoft word, etc.) • Healthcare savvy and well versed in industry terminology