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Do you have the career opportunities as a Financial Planning and Analysis Controller you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Position Summary: Serve as financial liaison for large HCA Strategic initiatives, which include a Corporate ITG Project Deployment aspect. Prepare monthly entries related to the projects in the Portfolio you manage financially. In addition, build simple project business cases, perform ad hoc analysis, and represent Portfolio Financial Management in the regular PMA Training, in addition to monthly Portfolio tasks. This role will be responsible for collaborating with ITG and corresponding Business Unit Leaders/Project Teams and will report to the Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Director.
Major Responsibilities:
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Develop financial analysis, lead simple business case compilation, and perform scope addition estimates, in addition to facilitating financial conversations around projects. This role is responsible for fostering relationships with the ITG and corresponding Business Unit(s) Project team (including Leadership) and is a trusted advisor while reporting centrally to F&A in order to maintain financial integrity and consistency of ITG consolidated financial reporting.
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Build and maintain strategic working relationships with the ITG VPs, their leadership teams, and corresponding Business Unit Project and Finance teams.
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Collaborate with other areas within Finance & Administration, including Total Cost of Ownership, Core VP Support, Software Asset Management, Financial Reporting, Sourcing and Contracts Team.
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Be able to properly classify cost as Capital or Operating, ensuring project financials meet HCA’s Accounting Policy Guidelines.
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Embody the HCA mission, vision, and values, be confident, articulate, poised, and influential, while maintaining humility & integrity.
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Provide excellent customer support to assigned ITG VPs, CIOs, Business Unit Leadership, and Project Teams.
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Navigate both ITG and business approaches to reach negotiated positions.
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Maintain excellent verbal and written communication in addition to outstanding customer service.
Routine Responsibilities:
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers and become trusted advisor as key point of contact for Project financial support.
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Prepare simple project financial business case models by working with Project Teams, ITG VPs/Product Owners, corresponding Business Unit VPs/Business Owners/Finance and Vendors.
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Show competency in Capital vs Operating treatment for all project costs, applying ITG’s interpretation of HCA’s Accounting Policy Guides. In addition, be familiar with the various kinds of software procurement methods to advise both the FA Contracts team and Project Team of ways to improve HCA’s financial outlay whether by length of contract/software type/hosting arrangement.
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Facilitate scope change conversations with both ITG and the corresponding Business Unit Project Leadership teams, gather and model additional costs applying Capital and Operating criteria, create the financial portion of the project update to leadership.
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Facilitate monthly briefings via Project MOR/Status meetings.
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Ensure project/program actuals are coming in as expected, fiscal year projections are up to date, and total project cost is staying within approval.
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Ensure project projections are accurately reflected in the financial accounting quarterly detailed projections, as well as the weekly/monthly hi-level.
Coordinate annual budget process for Projects/Programs supported. This includes:
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Working with Business Units to determine NY Financial Constraint, including reviewing project demand, preparing project financial information for prioritization, participating in Business Unit budget meetings and leading conversation in those meetings, as needed.
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Working with the project team to accurately project NY spend by FS Code by month.
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Contributing to the Budget Directives.
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Preparing relevant budget presentation information/slides.
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Identify, compile, review with customers/FA/CFO Project to Core shifts for all projects financial responsible for managing, annually.
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Provide stewardship through the HCA Governance Process.
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Provide operational/strategic assistance when applicable.
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Ensure project financial spend is compliant with taxing legislation by working with ITG Corporate’s Tax Expert.
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Reconcile specific Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
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Prepare reclass and accrual entries monthly.
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Approve invoice and purchase requests.
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Complete or assist in completion of annual Reimbursement/tax workpapers.
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Other as requested by ITG VP/CFO/AVP/Director or Business Unit Leadership.
Education
Bachelor's degree required
Experience
5+ years of experience in relevant financial analysis experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with all levels of leadership are required.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail required.
Excellent verbal and written communication required.
Advanced Excel skills required and project costing experience is highly desired.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Financial Planning and Analysis Controller opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Analyst
Strengthen the specialty occupation argument for your role
H-1B petitions require that the role needs at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Make sure your job description emphasizes quantitative analysis, statistical methods, or programming - not just reporting - to meet USCIS requirements.
Choose a STEM-qualifying degree to maximize OPT
Statistics, mathematics, and computer science degrees qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to 3 years of work authorization. A degree in general business or communications limits you to 12 months of standard OPT.
Target large companies with established sponsorship teams
Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, and major tech companies sponsor data analysts and have immigration teams that handle the process end to end. These employers are less likely to be deterred by the cost and complexity of H-1B filing.
Advance to senior or specialized analyst roles
Moving from a general data analyst position to a senior data analyst or specialized role like product analytics or revenue analytics strengthens your visa case. More technical, degree-specific responsibilities make the specialty occupation argument clearer.
Build technical skills beyond SQL and Excel
Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI are table stakes. Adding statistical modeling, A/B testing design, or causal inference analysis sets you apart and gives your employer a stronger case that the role requires specialized training.
Use OPT strategically to position for sponsorship
Your OPT period is your audition. Deliver measurable business impact - revenue attribution, cost savings, process improvements - so your manager has concrete reasons to advocate for your H-1B petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to get sponsored as a data analyst?
Most sponsored data analyst roles require at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, or a related quantitative field. Strong proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI is typically expected. H-1B visa sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so having a degree directly related to data analysis strengthens your case.
Is data analyst considered a STEM occupation for visa purposes?
Yes, data analyst roles generally fall under STEM classifications, which has meaningful visa benefits. If you're on F-1 OPT, you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension (giving you up to 3 years of work authorization), which provides additional time to find an employer willing to sponsor H-1B.
Do I need a master's degree to get a data analyst job with visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree is sufficient for most data analyst positions. However, a U.S. master's degree gives you an advantage in the H-1B lottery with a second chance at selection through the advanced degree exemption (20,000 additional slots). Senior or specialized analyst roles may prefer a master's, but it's not a baseline requirement for sponsorship.
Which industries sponsor the most data analyst positions?
Tech companies, financial services, consulting firms, and healthcare organizations are the most active sponsors for data analyst roles. Large employers with established immigration programs (major banks, Big 4 consulting firms, FAANG-adjacent tech companies) tend to have the most streamlined sponsorship processes for analytical positions.
Can I transition from data analyst to data scientist on a sponsored visa?
If the new role has significantly different duties or requirements, your employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition. A promotion within the same general occupational classification is usually manageable, but a substantial shift in responsibilities - like moving from reporting-focused analysis to machine learning engineering - could require a new petition. Discuss with your employer's immigration team before making any transition.
How to find Data Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Data Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international talent with sponsoring employers. Focus on tech companies, financial services, healthcare organizations, and consulting firms that commonly hire Data Analysts on H-1B, O-1 visa, or other work visas. These industries frequently need analytical expertise and have established visa sponsorship programs for qualified candidates.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Analyst jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage", the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level. For example, a data analyst in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search Page.