Tejal Danawala

Proven leader with a strong track record of guiding teams and fostering collaboration, consistently setting, and achieving clear short- and long-term objectives while meeting operational deadlines with precision. Highly adaptable and resourceful, embracing new challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Self-driven and meticulous, thriving in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with a focus on accuracy and operational efficiency.

Deep understanding of financial statements and accounting standards, including GAAP and FASB, with expertise in the Chart of Accounts, journal and adjusting entries, trial balances, general ledger, closing procedures, and cash flow management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS), as well as Access, Word, Project, Dynamics, and PowerPoint. Experienced in using a range of accounting systems, such as QuickBooks, Workday, Strata, Crystal Reporting, TM1, and SAP.

Strong familiarity with medical software platforms, including Midas, InVision, Cerner, and Epic P1.

Sr Financial Analyst - Fresenius Kabi - Lake Zurich, IL

(2024-03 - 2026-06)

• Lead the development of the Annual Budget, Long Range Plan, and quarterly Forecasts for cost centers and revenue streams, supporting executive-level presentations with strategic financial insights.
• Analyze monthly actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior year for North America, providing timely and accurate variance explanations to support business performance reviews including head count, Capex, & Opex.
• Review and validate weekly and monthly sales reports across product lines and therapeutic areas, ensuring data integrity and enabling proactive commercial analysis.
• Prepare and update budgets, forecasts, and variance reports; develop trend and scenario models to enhance forecasting accuracy and long-term planning.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness; calculate and process monthly commissions for assigned business units.
• Manage financial data across platforms including SAP, TM1, P20, BCS, and FKGAN, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting throughout planning cycles.
• Mentor Financial Development Program Associates through hands-on training, systems guidance, and coaching in financial analysis within a healthcare manufacturing context.
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc financial modeling, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts across finance and cross-functional teams.

Financial Analyst - Christ Medical Center @ Advocate Aurora Health - Oak Lawn, IL

(2021-05 - 2024-03)

• Analyzed financial and statistical data in support of Advocate Aurora Health Care and its affiliates.
• Compiled, distributed, and monitored financial projections.
• Created Excel spreadsheets to plan automated processes that minimize manual tasks.
• Utilized the EPIC Charge Description Master-generated system to analyze and compile monthly closing statistics for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Analyzed and reclassed monthly JE for the Transplant (Heart and kidney) program which includes accruals, reversals, and paid invoices.
• Audited for the Medical Supplies with supply chain store and petty cash at appropriate cost centers.
• Daily activities included Daily census, patient days, IP/OP Imaging revenues using the EPIC system, as well as Microsoft Power BI to generate Daily Flash reports.
• Cash/CC invoices, and revenue reconciliation using the right cost center, account, and or spend/revenue category for the AAH's Cafeteria.
• Analyzed physicians' volume and revenue analysis monthly & Quarterly.
• Examined the monthly expense analysis, which includes the monthly accruals and variances from the budget that are provided, along with the analyses and reasons for the variations; make any necessary journal entry.
• Reviewed Labor Cost Efficiency for Advocate Health Cost Centers.
• Analyzed temp help agency's Invoices dollars and hours by the job code including accruals, reversal, AP, and or any unpaid invoices.
• Created the files that are needed to complete the budget forecasting using various financial reports e.g. General Ledger, Income Statement, AP Expense.
• Created a monthly Patient Advocacy report that helps determine patient days, observation days, and ER admissions for adults and children.
• Assisted with capital budget projects; keep track of any outstanding invoices and records accruals into the appropriate journal.

Patient Access Specialist - Northwestern Medicine - Grayslake, IL

(2009-11 - 2021-04)

• Collected demographic data through client interviews, adhering to compliance standards and achieving 98% accuracy in data entry while streamlining client intake and reducing wait times.
• Designed and implemented a process to analyze data, verify client account details, and reconcile discrepancies—improving transaction accuracy and enhancing business performance by 20%.
• Educated clients on financial responsibility by utilizing Epic P1 to provide service cost estimates, including hospital and professional charges, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments—driving increased transparency, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction.
• Secured revenue through collection of payments via cash, credit cards, and checks; accurately recorded financial transactions, managed client charges, monitored credit limits, and expedited third-party claims.
• Generated detailed financial statements for clients using Excel, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of account activity.

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management Accounting - DeVry University

Associate in Applied Science - Accounting - College of Lake County