Finance Business Analyst II

Akron Children's Center•Akron, OH

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Business Analyst II serves as a key finance partner to assigned departments by delivering timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and data-driven insights. This role supports and informs financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis. The Analyst II is responsible for preparing and interpreting reports, supporting strategic initiatives, and translating financial data into actionable insights for operational stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field required, Master's degree preferred.
2 years experience in financial analysis, healthcare finance, or a related role required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and experience with financial reporting systems required.
Ability to work with all levels of an organization.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital or healthcare delivery setting preferred.
Knowledge of financial planning software (e.g., Strata), EHR/ERP systems (e.g., Epic), and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Exposure to productivity analysis, cost accounting, or service line reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance explanations for assigned departments or service lines.
Support annual operating and capital budgeting processes, including templates, timelines, and coordination with departments on key assumptions.
Contribute to rolling forecasts and long-range financial projections.
Assist in service line, labor productivity, and costing analysis to support planning and decision-making.
Collaborate with operational leaders to answer financial questions, develop action plans, and monitor performance.
Participate in the development of financial models to support business plans, new initiatives, and scenario planning.
Ensure accuracy by reconciling financial and operational data and validating key metrics.
Document standard work, reporting tools, and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability.
Contribute to ongoing improvement of financial planning processes and tools.
Serve as a resource and mentor to Analyst I-level staff as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.