Financial Analyst

RISE INC FAMILY•Mesa, AZ

12d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Since inception, our purpose and mission has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession. The Business Analyst is a strategic, business-minded finance partner responsible for driving insight, accountability, and informed decision-making across service lines. This role goes beyond standard reporting and variance explanations. It requires a proactive, FP&A-oriented analyst who consistently asks why performance is trending the way it is and translates data into clear, actionable business recommendations. The ideal candidate brings a strong FP&A foundation and a forward-looking mindset. They anticipate issues before they arise, challenge assumptions, and partner closely with operations and leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability. Serving as an internal consultant, this role helps leaders evaluate scenarios, risks, and opportunities through proactive financial analysis and strategic insight.

Requirements

BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
4+ years of financial or business analysis experience required
Practical application ability with Microsoft Office
Detailed analytical abilities
Advanced MS Excel Skills
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Team player
Mission oriented
Ethical and reliable
Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
At least 18 years of age
Ability to pass criminal background check and driving record check

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required
Power BI Skills Preferred
G Suite, DCI, Paycom, Therap, Care Management Systems
Macro/VBA is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of needed improvement.
Develop, implement, and manage seasonal budgets
Produce forecasting and decision-making products such as mock budgets, cost-benefit analyses and opportunity-costs reports
Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Ability to translate business data into digestible information that improves corporate processes
Continually review and improve business models and practices; propose operational modifications to progress efficiency and reduce spending
Conduct regular meetings with departments to discuss program performances and metrics
Build automatic reporting tools to summarize data in user-friendly formats
Successfully lead projects beginning-to-end within budget and schedule
Generate monthly dashboards for executives/directors