Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54853

Working Title
Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Department Name
H3998:EVPHA Finance

Work Location
Lexington KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$81,328-156,062/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. Occasional (<20% of the time) job-related travel.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm. This is a hybrid remote position.

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is seeking a Financial Senior Specialist to partner with Finance leadership in advancing enterprise financial strategy. This role supports executive decision-making by delivering clear financial insights, aligning strategic priorities, and driving data-informed outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a forward-looking approach to planning, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage financial planning tools, calendars, and systems
• Optimize financial processes and procedures for efficiency and accuracy
• Assess economic, social, clinical, and regulatory factors affecting financial performance
• Build and apply predictive models to support strategic decisions
• Perform activity-based financial analyses to inform operations and performance
• Translate complex clinical and financial data into clear insights
• Prepare concise, executive-level presentations and analyses
• Partner with leadership to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must demonstrate the ability to conduct and interpret qualitative/quantitative analysis of finances and operative data.

• Advanced data manipulation and modeling
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-level insights
• Strong financial acumen across operational and clinical environments
• Experience with large, complex datasets and cross-functional collaboration

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BS in accounting, finance, economics, or other business-related degree required. MBA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/02/2026

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