Financial Analyst

About the role

As a Financial Analyst, you will support the financial operations of the hospital through analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement support, account review, and operational performance monitoring. You will partner with finance leadership, department managers, and hospital administration to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information that supports decision-making, policy compliance, and overall financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the financial operations of the hospital through analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement support, account review, and operational performance monitoring.
• Presents financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules to hospital leadership and department managers.
• Performs monthly variance analysis, identifies trends, and provides clear explanations of financial performance compared to budget, prior year, and forecast.
• Assists with monthly close activities, including general ledger review, journal entry support, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation support.
• Supports the annual budget process by preparing templates, gathering data, analyzing departmental requests, and assisting leaders with budget assumptions.
• Maintains financial schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital and corporate policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial, operational, patient, and employee information in accordance with hospital policy and applicable regulations.
• Supports cash, contractual, physician contract, and other finance-related analyses as requested by the CFO, Controller, or hospital leadership.
• Partners with department managers to review financial results, explain variances, and promote adherence to financial policies and budget expectations.
• Assists with financial audits, cost report preparation, community benefit reporting, and other regulatory or corporate reporting requirements as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Reading, writing, speaking, hearing, and visual acuity are necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation are required.
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, filing, and data retrieval may occur throughout the day.
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to work normal business hours and overtime as needed to meet hospital, departmental, month-end close, budget, audit, and reporting deadlines.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and demonstrates consideration and respect toward others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance with three years of directly related healthcare finance experience may be considered.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, general ledger review, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital finance experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships with hospital leadership, department managers, medical staff, nursing personnel, auditors, and corporate finance partners.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

Full-time