Finance Analyst

Ardon•Portland, OR

19h

About The Position

Ardon Health is seeking a Finance Analyst to support its Finance Organization through decision support, forecasting, analytics, benchmarking, segmentation, strategic modeling, profitability analysis, and automation. The role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by using technology to streamline business operations and align systems with organizational goals. It also supports the company’s quality program and commitment to continuous quality improvement. Working under FP&A leadership, the Finance Analyst prepares and analyzes financial results, forecasts, management reports, budgets, and performance metrics. The role supports month-end close, maintains KPI dashboards, builds driver-based financial models, and conducts scenario, sensitivity, cost-benefit, and ROI analyses. It provides analysis and decision support to FP&A leadership, the CFO, executives, and other stakeholders, and assists with strategic planning, capital planning, headcount planning, and board, lender, and investor materials. The position works with employees across departments and with external business partners, organizations, CPA firms, state departments of insurance, consultants, and vendors. Work is performed primarily at a desk with extensive keyboard use. The work environment may be onsite or remote based on business and organizational needs, and work outside a standard workweek may be required. The role requires adherence to company policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and advanced Excel skills such as lookups, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
Knowledge of accounting software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to identify and implement creative solutions that improve efficiency and generate results.
Ability to manage projects and analyses to completion with moderate guidance and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to support change management and continuous process improvement.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of corporate finance projects and business information.
Ability to collaborate within a team, take direction from FP&A leadership, and incorporate feedback.
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to express oneself and detect, perceive, observe, and assess information exchanged through a variety of communication methods.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency with computer applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and working knowledge of GAAP.
Healthcare, specialty pharmacy, or home infusion experience.
Prior experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
Knowledge of pharmacy benefit investigation, prior authorization support, and patient financial assistance connection.
Prior experience working with physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in standard workplace software and/or information management applications.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned FP&A work accurately and on schedule in accordance with planning calendars and deliverable timelines.
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, forecasts, and management reports for leadership review and presentation.
Assist with the annual operating budget and periodic forecasts by gathering inputs from business units and department leaders and tracking performance metrics.
Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analyses, research variances, and follow up with department managers to document explanations.
Support Accounting during month-end close by reviewing accruals and profit-and-loss fluctuations and reconciling forecasts to actuals.
Maintain and update KPI dashboards and scorecards, and draft commentary on trends and performance drivers.
Support cross-functional analysis of cost savings, cost control, and profit enhancement opportunities.
Provide analysis, research, financial modeling, project analysis, plan validation, and other decision support for company financial and investment decisions and ad hoc requests.
Build and maintain driver-based financial models linking operational drivers to revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA; perform scenario and sensitivity analyses.
Assist with long-term business plans by gathering company data and market trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Assist with capital budgets, monitor purchases against budgets, and work with department heads to track ongoing capital needs.
Prepare cost-benefit and ROI analyses for new initiatives, track existing initiatives, summarize progress, and follow up on whether expected benefits are being realized.
Perform scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analyses to quantify upside and downside risk in plans and forecasts.
Maintain headcount and compensation plans and analyze labor productivity and staffing ratios.
Assist in preparing board, lender, and investor presentation materials and supporting analyses.
Use BI and planning tools, such as Power BI and advanced Excel, to automate reporting and improve data integrity.
Support leadership and quality program staff in executing the company’s quality management program and quality improvement activities, including measurement, monitoring, evaluation of services, and Quality Improvement Projects.
Comply with company policies and procedures, protect confidential information, attend work punctually and regularly, and follow good safety practices.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.