Finance Analyst

LifeStance Health

45d•$72,000 - $87,000

About The Position

We are looking for a strategic and self-driven Financial Analyst to join our Finance Business Partnership team. In this role, you will be the analytical engine behind our efforts to optimize revenue, streamline operations, and drive strategic growth that supports LifeStance’s mission of expanding access to high-quality mental health care to our patients nation-wide. You will work on business-critical projects, from analyzing payer contract performance and identifying and capitalizing on key revenue opportunities, streamlining critical operations, and strategizing internal partnerships, directly contributing to revenue growth and optimization. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent organizational and collaboration skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or relevant field
2-4 years of experience in an analytical role, such as financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
Knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices; strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, both internal and external, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to give results with data
Expert proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
Excellent organizational skills, including handling multiple deliverables and assignments, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
Proactive and self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact with different management levels
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States
Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture

Nice To Haves

SQL experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the annual business plan and subsequent forecast updates with business partners to achieve organizational objectives
Improve visibility, forecasting, and analysis of results with key metrics while advising senior management on insights and recommended actions
Partner with Payor Engagement and Revenue Cycle leadership to understand financials and financial impacts
Drive standardization and documentation of streamlined planning and reporting templates
Conduct deep-dive revenue analyses into financial and operational data, with a focus on payer reimbursement, claims, and practice operations to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key revenue performance indicators (KPIs).
Assist with financial reports and presentations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually) for Finance leadership, and other business partners
Develop partnerships with stakeholders throughout organization
Drive cross-functional alignment on finance processes and planning and collaborate across teams to improve data quality and speed of reporting
Assist in diagnosing and quantifying complex revenue-related problems
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for Finance leadership, and other business partners