Financial Analyst IV

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst IV is responsible for performing complex financial analyses, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational assessment activities. The role collaborates with operational and administrative leaders to provide financial insights, support organizational initiatives, and promote informed decision-making. This position requires advanced analytical capabilities, financial modeling expertise, and experience utilizing SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting tools to analyze data, improve reporting processes, and communicate financial and operational performance trends to stakeholders. Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the Sacramento Admin Hub, Sutter Amador Hospital, and Sutter Davis Hospital on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.

Requirements

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Healthcare Administration or related field
8 years recent relevant experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, and complex data analysis.
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, data validation, analysis, and reporting.
Experience developing financial and operational reports and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Health Care Finance

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of annual operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Perform complex financial analyses to evaluate operational performance, resource utilization, and strategic initiatives.
Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support organizational planning and investment decisions.
Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operating results and financial outcomes.
Prepare financial analyses, reports, and recommendations for operational and administrative stakeholders.
Develop and maintain recurring financial reports, scorecards, dashboards, and management presentations.
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide insights regarding revenue, expense, labor, and productivity trends.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial review processes.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial information used for planning and analysis activities.
Utilize SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and other analytical tools to retrieve, analyze, and present financial and operational data.
Develop and maintain reporting solutions that automate routine analyses and improve access to actionable information.
Collaborate with Information Technology, data and analytics teams, and operational stakeholders to support reporting and data validation needs.
Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, concise reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with department leaders to evaluate financial performance and support achievement of organizational goals.
Assist with strategic initiatives, service line evaluations, productivity improvement efforts, and operational improvement projects.
Provide financial analysis and consultation regarding issues affecting financial and operational performance.
Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.