Healthcare Senior Financial Analyst

Carle Foundation Hospital - Normal, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Normal, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Healthcare Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in the financial operations of Carle Health by developing and analyzing annual operating budgets, assisting with month-end close processes, and analyzing variances between budget and actual trends. This position supports the revenue cycle and operational improvements through financial analysis and reporting, while also mentoring new analysts and building relationships with operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial projects analyzing and leveraging operational data to improve organizational performance.
• Maintains information systems required for productivity, budgeting, and reporting.
• Provides financial assessments and recommendations for departments based on budget and trends.
• Assists with month-end close process and analytical reporting.
• Builds relationships with operational leaders as their financial liaison.
• Assists with the development of budget forecasts and budget analysis, helping department managers complete their budgets.
• Mentors new analysts and other organizational stakeholders.
• Leads projects to achieve the organization's financial objectives.
• Maintains monthly financial reconciliations as assigned.
• Assists with ad hoc analytical projects, proformas, or reporting requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Two (2) years of accounting or finance experience in healthcare, or three (3) to five (5) years of accounting or finance experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of database fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability and flexibility.