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Merge medical imaging solutions, offered by Merative, combine intelligent, scalable imaging workflow tools with deep and broad expertise to help healthcare organizations improve their confidence in patient outcomes and optimize care delivery.We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Operations Analyst to analyze cash attainment and forecasting, pricing accuracy, compliance, and profitability. This role involves close collaboration with sales, finance, and operations teams to achieve cash flow management, process improvements, and prepare reports related to operational and financial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate as the primary contact for sales guidance on pricing structure-related negotiations.
Provide total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support pricing packages, RFPs, and promotions in coordination with sales and product teams.
Conduct cost and margin analysis, assess the impact of discounts, and ensure profitability.
Review sales quotes, assessing accuracy in sales parts usage, quantities, discounting, and required documentation.
Develop a continuous communication loop with operations and sales teams to identify areas of improvement in quoting accuracy.
Analyze and prepare negotiated price lists for strategic customers and partners.
Serve as primary backup for Pricing Analyst.
Generate and analyze financial reports, including monthly accounts receivable (AR), cash attainment, AR forecast assessment, and cloud and Merge product usage volumes for accurate invoicing and cost management.
Analyze customer payment trends and recommend process improvements to optimize cash flow and minimize financial risk.
Minimize financial risk by reporting and analyzing concessions made in the order management process.
Work flexible or extended hours during peak periods or to accommodate sales cycle needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in a financial or operations role, preferably in a healthcare or technology environment.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Strong ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear insights for various stakeholders.
Experience in executive-level communication, adapting messaging based on the audience.
Proficiency in financial systems, CRM and ERP software, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and partner billing structures is a plus.
It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What We Do
Merative is a data, software and technology partner for the health and government social services industries, working with providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments.
With trusted technology and human expertise, the company works with clients to drive real progress. Merative helps clients orient information and insights around the people they serve to improve decision-making and performance.
Merative, formerly IBM Watson Health, became a new standalone company as part of Francisco Partners in 2022.
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