Bachelor's degree; additional relevant experience considered
Minimum of 5 years in financial analysis
Healthcare finance experience in a hospital or health system required
Strong understanding of healthcare financial operations and reimbursement methodologies
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Master's degree in Finance or related field preferred
Responsibilities
Lead complex financial analyses and executive-level reporting
Assist in developing and enhancing long-range financial planning models
Perform scenario analyses related to operating performance and financial sustainability
Support treasury activities including cash management and investment analysis
Analyze financial performance and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities
Prepare monthly management reports and communicate key financial trends to leadership
Mentor junior financial analysts and support the broader finance team
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Hybrid work model with one day onsite
High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
Collaborative team environment focused on professional development
Long-term career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
A respected nonprofit healthcare organization is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst for its Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role offers an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining strong financial stewardship. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in financial planning, strategic analysis, budgeting, treasury support, and business decision-making across the health system.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in financial analysis, advanced modeling capabilities, and a deep understanding of healthcare finance. Candidates must have prior healthcare finance experience and be comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced hospital or health system environment.
What's the job?
Lead complex financial analyses, forecasting models, projections, and executive-level reporting to support organizational decision-making
Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's long-range financial planning model
Perform scenario analyses related to operating performance, liquidity, capital planning, and financial sustainability
Support treasury activities, including cash management, debt compliance monitoring, and investment analysis
Partner with finance leadership during the annual operating and capital budgeting processes
Analyze financial performance, operational trends, patient volumes, and reimbursement data to identify risks and opportunities
Conduct care cost, utilization, and financial risk analyses to support strategic initiatives
Evaluate business development opportunities, service line growth initiatives, and organizational investments through detailed financial modeling
Prepare monthly management reports and communicate key financial trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership
Develop compensation and workforce-related financial models to support organizational planning efforts
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, increase data accuracy, and enhance analytical capabilities
Mentor and support junior financial analysts while serving as a resource for the broader finance team
Stay informed on healthcare finance, reimbursement, regulatory, and industry trends that may impact organizational performance
What's needed?
Bachelor's degree with additional relevant experience will be considered
Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial analysis experience
Healthcare finance experience within a hospital, health system, physician group, or healthcare organization is required
Strong understanding of healthcare financial operations, reimbursement methodologies, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret financial and operational data and develop strategic recommendations
Strong knowledge of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Excellent presentation, written communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools preferred
Experience with healthcare planning and decision-support systems such as Axiom or similar platforms preferred
Experience supporting nonprofit healthcare organizations, hospitals, or integrated health systems preferred
Exposure to strategic planning, treasury functions, and capital planning initiatives preferred
Experience building long-range financial plans and evaluating growth or expansion opportunities preferred
Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, patient encounter data, and service line profitability analysis preferred
Key Details
Compensation: $90,000-$110,000
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
Work Model: Hybrid, 1 day per week onsite
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Join a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves
High-visibility role with exposure to senior finance and executive leadership
Opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions and long-term organizational planning
Collaborative team environment focused on professional development and growth
Long-term career advancement opportunities
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