Financial Analyst Senior Corporate

About the role

The Financial Analyst Senior performs advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across healthcare, academic, and corporate operations. Provides senior leadership with actionable insights into financial performance, budgeting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance. Leads or coordinates complex financial projects, mentors accounting staff, and serves as a technical resource for financial systems and accounting issues. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive organizational financial strategy and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for cash forecasting, capital planning, treasury management, and scenario analysis.
• Conduct benchmarking, KPI analysis, and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting processes, cost accounting, and productivity standards; provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Apply government reimbursement rules (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or coordinate complex financial projects, including business development assessments, program reviews, and reconciliation variances.
• Research and document technical accounting issues serve as a resource for interpreting new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Mentor accounting staff, provide financial systems training, and support professional development within the finance team.
• Present complex financial information and recommendations to senior leadership; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and systems utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Preferred Master's Degree.
• Preferred CPA or CMA or CFP.
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, with demonstrated leadership or project management experience.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Profound proficiency in Kodiak, Epic, Workday.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure.