University of Kentucky

Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

University of Kentucky$81K — $156K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant financial experience required.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform qualitative and quantitative financial analysis.
  • Proficiency in financial planning tools and predictive modeling.
  • Skilled in preparing executive-level presentations and analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage financial planning tools, calendars, and systems.
  • Optimize financial processes for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Assess factors affecting financial performance, including economic and regulatory influences.
  • Build predictive models to inform strategic decisions.
  • Perform activity-based financial analyses to enhance operational performance.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with leadership to deliver data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Job includes some flexibility with hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Opportunity to work closely with finance leadership and impact enterprise-level financial strategy.
  • Access to advanced financial planning tools and systems.
  • Engagement in a dynamic healthcare finance environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54081

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

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, and working at heights above four feet; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and working in confined spaces; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time), and risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May include some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.

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.

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
08/24/2026

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