Financial Analyst (Strategic Finance)

Overview

A leading provider of clinically integrated eye care is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support data-driven strategic and financial decision-making within its Ophthalmology business unit. This role involves partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and revenue growth through financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical insights.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives within the Ophthalmology segment.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans using forward-looking financial models.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Review monthly KPIs and financial results versus forecast, delivering detailed variance analysis and insights.
• Collaborate with accounting to interpret financial results and connect outcomes to underlying business performance.
• Support monthly business unit review presentations, clearly communicating financial insights to senior leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis related to de novo initiatives, refinancing scenarios, and strategic modeling.
• Travel approximately once per month to rotating leadership meeting locations.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with strong attention to detail and commitment to precise execution.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including comfort working with large datasets.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, capable of simplifying complex analyses.
• Experience in healthcare services or multi-site operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MHA, MBA).
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in healthcare consulting, investment banking, private equity, FP&A, or operations analytics.

Systems and Technology

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
• Familiarity with SQL is preferred.

Location

• This position is remote for candidates residing in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching with arms and hands, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50+ pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.