Real Estate Procurement Analyst

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting CommonSpirit Health Real Estate Services leaders to drive  efficient, accurate analysis of data and report of ambulatory major capital projects to meet hospital operations,  clinical needs and corporate initiatives across the enterprise. Works independently to analyze performance data  and metrics to identify trends related to project performance. Understands construction terminology and project  management tools, and can communicate with team members to use for increased project performance. Creates and interprets project management system data and communicates data/information in an understandable and  compelling manner to a variety of end users at many levels of the organization.  

Duty to Support the Mission, Philosophy, and Values:  

The Financial Analyst carries out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral  conduct, acts in the best interest of CommonSpirit Health and fully supports the Mission, Philosophy and core  values of Collaboration, Dignity, Excellence, Justice, and Stewardship.  

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of CommonSpirit  Health, and the goals and objectives of the National Real Estate Department. It is expected that the incumbent  demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and Behavioral Competencies for Leadership of  CommonSpirit Health.

Understands and combines data from a variety data sources, including project management application, to  create and support meaningful project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cash flow analyses for departmental team.

Works with management and REAS teams to assist with financial data gathering and/or interpretation. Ensures accuracy of financial information systems and maintenance of reporting.

Supports team in purchasing and accounts payable project issues. Works with internal CSH departments to resolve ongoing data issues and monitors resolutions.

Participates in ongoing improvements activities streamlining the processes for expense submittal, review, and  approval.

Develop and present Program financial reporting associated with yearend analysis, yearend projections and  other special reports.

Coordinate with NRES Divisional staff to improve accuracy and efficiency in developing divisional project  budgets, schedules and cash flow requirements throughout the organization.

Participates/develops weekly, monthly and quarterly project reporting, as well as annual 5-year capital planning  initiative with department and system leaders.

Assists NRES Finance Team in identification and implementation of key metrics utilizing project management  system software, external benchmarks, and internal data, by identifying important trends and variances through  the review of management reports and financial analysis.

Bachelor’s degree in  Accounting/Finance,  Business Administration or Equivalent experience required. 

Experience (3+  years):  experience  working with multiple systems, project management  applications, reporting systems and  accounting systems

Experience in  construction  projects and  working with  project management  teams

Experience and  knowledge of accounting/finan ce terminology & reporting,  forecasting, and  budgeting

Healthcare or  hospital experience preferred

Ability to review financial reports and identify spending trends and  variances.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize, coordinate and analyze complex data.

Understand and exercise proficiency in each of the identified  accounting disciplines.

Maintain knowledge of current accounting practices and trends to  assist in providing recommendations for process improvements for  the business

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building-skills, with the ability  to communicate up, down and across levels of the organization