Financial Analyst

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst collaborates with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity, variance remediation, and the coordination and completion of annual operating budgets. The role is responsible for the month-end closing cycle, including reviewing financial information and journal entries for accuracy.

The Financial Analyst maintains and reports management systems, reviews financial data for accuracy, collaborates with accounting staff to support fair financial representation, and maintains departmental statistical and financial data. Projects may include evaluating the financial impact of new programs, preparing projections for new building projects, and other initiatives.

This professional role requires the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while taking initiative in professional development. The analyst interprets complex financial and accounting data, works independently and interdependently, and applies critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, communication, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills. Computer skills, especially Excel, are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Two years of experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-directed and autonomous, with the ability to work in an interdependent role.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document work well.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with all levels of management and employees.
• Computer skills, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity and remediation of variances.
• Coordinate and complete annual operating budgets.
• Manage the month-end closing cycle, including reviewing financial information and journal entries for accuracy.
• Maintain and report management systems.
• Review financial data for accuracy and collaborate with accounting staff to support fair financial representation.
• Maintain departmental statistical and financial data.
• Evaluate the financial impact of new programs, prepare projections for new building projects, and complete other projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level