Lead Financial Analyst

Ascension • Remote,

5d • $87,463 - $121,918 • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, with experience in senior living, long-term care, or healthcare operations.
• Hands-on experience navigating enterprise ERP and database platforms (OCI, Sage Intacct, SAP) and managing complex financial hierarchies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex, system-level data into clear insights for cross-functional partners and executives.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, scalable models and outputs that manage thousands of data records, supporting broader strategic initiatives and establishing defined analytical perspectives.
• Perform end-to-end P&L analyses down to Net Income (Revenue and all Expense lines) across multiple organizational tiers—from community-level to region and total Ascension Living division.
• Integrate non-financial operational drivers into financial models, including resident counts, resident days, hours, pay data, labor productivity, and key healthcare metrics like Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD).
• Work directly within core systems, platforms, and data hierarchies (such as OCI, Sage Intacct, or SAP) to extract, manipulate, and structure data income statements and operational inputs.
• Serve as a technical lead and resource for other analysts, partnering with senior leadership to deliver regular reporting, forecasting, budget processes, and ad-hoc decision support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree