Financial Analyst

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Accountant preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Healthcare Industry experience

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Benefits that help you thrive:

  • Cumulative health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Conduct statistical, cost, and financial analysis on internal data to generate reports on health care costs, provider contracts, revenue, and profitability for market and facility level initiatives.
• Prepare and review financial statements, portfolio reports, and valuation activities to ensure strict compliance with GAAP and internal corporate policies.
• Drive budget preparation and financial planning processes, including loading final budget spreads into systems and performing reconciliations.
• Review budgets for policy compliance while actively identifying strategic cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as an internal consultant across all levels of management, providing data-driven decision support for new initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Execute specialized assignments including advanced financial research, forecasting, and exploring viable strategic alternatives.