Business Analyst

RISE INC FAMILY•Mesa, AZ

30d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst is a strategic, business-minded finance partner responsible for driving insight, accountability, and informed decision-making across service lines. This role goes beyond standard reporting and variance explanations. It requires a proactive, FP&A-oriented analyst who consistently asks why performance is trending the way it is and translates data into clear, actionable business recommendations. The ideal candidate brings a strong FP&A foundation and a forward-looking mindset. They anticipate issues before they arise, challenge assumptions, and partner closely with operations and leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability. Serving as an internal consultant, this role helps leaders evaluate scenarios, risks, and opportunities through proactive financial analysis and strategic insight.

Requirements

BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required. Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required
4+ years of financial or business analysis experience required
Practical application ability with Microsoft Office
Detailed analytical abilities
Advanced MS Excel Skills
G Suite, DCI, Paycom, Therap, Care Management Systems
Intermediate – Advanced skillset required. Skills include: Pivot Tables, V/H Lookup, IF Functions, Index, Conditional Formatting, managing multiple spreadsheets and creating interactive dashboards (Macro/VBA is helpful, but not required)
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Team player
Mission oriented
Ethical and reliable
Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
At least 18 years of age
Ability to pass criminal background check and driving record check
Ability to perform tasks using a computer
Ability to communicate to a variety of people in person, using the telephone, and via email
Ability to work under stressful conditions which may include dealing with difficult people and handling multiple work assignments
Ability to work flexible schedule depending on program and department needs
Ability to travel to various office and training site locations in assigned locations
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

Nice To Haves

Power BI Skills Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of needed improvement.
Develop, implement, and manage seasonal budgets
Produce forecasting and decision-making products such as mock budgets, cost-benefit analyses and opportunity-costs reports
Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Ability to translate business data into digestible information that improves corporate processes
Continually review and improve business models and practices; propose operational modifications to progress efficiency and reduce spending
Conduct regular meetings with departments to discuss program performances and metrics
Build automatic reporting tools to summarize data in user-friendly formats
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and spreadsheet software.
Successfully lead projects beginning-to-end within budget and schedule
Generate monthly dashboards for executives/directors
Familiarity with Billing and Scheduling
Serve as Super User of systems