Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning - REMOTE

Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support its Financial Planning Analysis department. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning, this full-time remote role is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, and analysis efforts. The position requires collaboration with department heads, finance team members, and senior leadership to provide data-driven insights and support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual financial results to budgeted figures and explain deviations.
• Provide guidance and support to departments on budget management and financial planning.
• Evaluate financial data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Lead complex financial analyses including detailed variance analysis and trend forecasting.
• Prepare regular financial dashboards for senior leadership highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
• Analyze patient volume trends and track key volume metrics using reporting tools.
• Identify root causes of volume fluctuations and develop insights to support decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between finance and other departments, communicating budgetary and financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Address and resolve budget-related inquiries and issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project goals within budget and timeline constraints.
• Assist in developing and enforcing financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial processes and reporting comply with organizational policies.
• Lead and participate in special financial projects and initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and recommend enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts to enhance their skills and performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams on financial projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited college or university; master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or healthcare preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience as a financial analyst, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (balance sheets, normalized P&L income statements).
• Ability to extract and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions and tools such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Skilled in preparing and presenting financial analyses and reports.
• Experience conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures.
• Understanding of healthcare-specific financial concepts and hospital financial statements (volume, FTE, supplies expenses, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to develop presentations from large data sets.
• Effective communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Initiative to propose new ideas or approaches to improve processes.
• Leadership skills to manage projects and mentor junior analysts.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Certified Healthcare Financial Professional certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $78,000 to $113,000 annually, based on minimum qualifications and subject to adjustment based on education, experience, skills, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings plan with employer matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.

Note: Salary range is based on Boston-area data and may vary by geographic location.

Location

This is a full-time remote position.