Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Financial Analyst role focuses on delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and planning to support informed leadership decision-making. The position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close activities, while also driving improved visibility into performance across the organization. The role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills, healthcare industry experience, and a passion for leveraging AI tools to enhance FP&A and accounting processes.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Financial Analysis experience.
Proven experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
Strong financial analysis skills, including variance analysis, revenue and expense analysis, and performance measurement.
Experience working with a large ERP system; Sage Intacct experience is preferred.
Healthcare industry experience with familiarity in analyzing provider productivity, service line performance, and healthcare-related financial metrics.
Experience using AI tools in an Accounting and Finance context, particularly to enhance FP&A and reporting processes.
Ability to develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Strong proficiency in creating dashboards, KPI reports, and performance analytics.
Ability to collaborate effectively with operational and clinical leaders and communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and actionable way.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a subject matter expert for AI and automation within a finance or accounting team.
Experience in a growing organization where processes and reporting structures evolve over time.
Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization within FP&A and accounting functions.
Comfort working both independently and as part of a small finance team.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, forecasts, and budgeting materials that support leadership decision-making.
Analyze revenue, expenses, provider productivity, service line performance, and other key operational and financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support annual budgeting, mid-year forecasting, and long-range financial planning by developing, maintaining, and refining financial models.
Assist with the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue analysis, payroll review, and general ledger oversight.
Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance analytics to enhance visibility into organizational and service line financial results.
Partner with operational and clinical leaders to provide clear financial insights and recommendations that help improve operational and financial performance.
Serve as the finance team’s AI and automation subject matter expert, identifying opportunities to streamline FP&A and accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.
Promote responsible adoption of AI tools within the finance function, including identifying use cases, supporting implementation, and helping colleagues understand and use AI-enabled solutions effectively.