Sutter Health

Financial Analyst IV

Sutter Health$117K — $176K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Healthcare Administration or a related field
  • 8 years of recent relevant experience, ideally in Health Care Finance
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis
  • Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and reporting
  • Experience with Power BI and Tableau for report creation and data visualization
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Ability to work with large datasets from various sources

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing annual operating and capital budgets and long-term financial plans
  • Evaluate operational performance through complex financial analyses
  • Create business cases and financial models for strategic initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to enhance financial outcomes and operating results
  • Develop and maintain financial reports, scorecards, and dashboards
  • Analyze budget-versus-actual variances and provide analytical insights
  • Collaborate with leaders to support financial performance and strategic goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plan participation
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible schedule options, but requires hybrid attendance
  • Supportive work culture promoting collaboration and team success
Full Job Description

Organization:

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst IV is responsible for performing complex financial analyses, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational assessment activities. The role collaborates with operational and administrative leaders to provide financial insights, support organizational initiatives, and promote informed decision-making.
This position requires advanced analytical capabilities, financial modeling expertise, and experience utilizing SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting tools to analyze data, improve reporting processes, and communicate financial and operational performance trends to stakeholders.

Job Description:

****Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Sacramento Admin Hub, Sutter Amador Hospital, and Sutter Davis Hospital on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.****

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Healthcare Administration or related field


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 8 years recent relevant experience

  • Preferred - Experience in Health Care Finance

Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Assist in the development of annual operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

  • Perform complex financial analyses to evaluate operational performance, resource utilization, and strategic initiatives.

  • Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support organizational planning and investment decisions.

  • Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operating results and financial outcomes.

  • Prepare financial analyses, reports, and recommendations for operational and administrative stakeholders.

Financial Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Develop and maintain recurring financial reports, scorecards, dashboards, and management presentations.

  • Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide insights regarding revenue, expense, labor, and productivity trends.

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial review processes.

  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial information used for planning and analysis activities.

Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Utilize SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and other analytical tools to retrieve, analyze, and present financial and operational data.

  • Develop and maintain reporting solutions that automate routine analyses and improve access to actionable information.

  • Collaborate with Information Technology, data and analytics teams, and operational stakeholders to support reporting and data validation needs.

  • Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, concise reports and recommendations.

Operational & Strategic Support
  • Collaborate with department leaders to evaluate financial performance and support achievement of organizational goals.

  • Assist with strategic initiatives, service line evaluations, productivity improvement efforts, and operational improvement projects.

  • Provide financial analysis and consultation regarding issues affecting financial and operational performance.

  • Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills
Required
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, and complex data analysis.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, data validation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Experience developing financial and operational reports and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
  • Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $117,436.80 to $176,155.20 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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