Healthcare Financial Advisory Services Associate

Huron Consulting Services•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Huron’s Healthcare Financial Advisory Services team supports healthcare organizations facing financial stress by helping leaders prevent financial management missteps and make decisions that improve their organizations’ financial trajectory. Services include business and financial planning, projections and scenario analyses; decision support and cost accounting; interim management and strategy execution; business assessments and due diligence; restructuring and turnaround; executive and board advisory; CFO support; liquidity forecasting and management; working capital management; valuations; and FP&A assistance for profit improvement. Healthcare Financial Advisory Associates deliver financial insights for healthcare provider clients. They own defined project workstreams, translate complex analyses into clear recommendations, and collaborate with teams and clients to drive results. Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport. Travel varies by project and may be as high as 80%. The estimated base salary range is $120,000–$165,000. The role is also eligible for Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, with an estimated total compensation range of $134,400–$194,700. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of healthcare financial advisory experience, either in consulting supporting provider organizations or in a comparable strategic financial leadership capacity within a health system, hospital, or other acute care organization.
Strong understanding of healthcare finance, including capital planning, liquidity management, and financial performance drivers.
Experience in restructuring, turnaround, performance improvement, or a similarly rigorous financial advisory environment.
Ability to lead complex analytical workstreams, with strong project management, client communication, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Advanced financial analysis and modeling capabilities, including evaluation of financial statements, valuation, pro forma modeling, and discounted cash flow analysis.
Ability to translate complex financial and corporate finance concepts into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations.
Proficiency in healthcare accounting and financial reporting, including monthly operating reports, statements, schedules, and overhead or operational improvement analysis.
Willingness to travel as needed, potentially up to 80%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Own project workstreams by structuring problems, prioritizing analyses, and delivering high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
Gather, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary data to develop actionable client insights.
Build and communicate client-ready materials, including presentations and written deliverables.
Collaborate with project teams to diagnose client challenges and develop practical, data-driven recommendations.
Support firm growth through proposal development and business development efforts.
Mentor junior team members.