Sr. Finance Analyst
About The Position
Medica is hiring a Sr. Finance Analyst (Finance Analyst III) to lead complex financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting that support strategic decisions and operational performance across the organization. The role analyzes results, monitors trends, investigates variances, and recommends actions to improve financial outcomes. With moderate decision-making authority, the analyst refines analytical methods, reporting tools, and team processes, and serves as a technical resource to colleagues. The role also supports cross-functional initiatives and contributes to team goals and financial planning processes. Other duties may be assigned. This is an office role requiring onsite work an average of three days per week. Candidates may be located near the Minnetonka, Minnesota; Madison, Wisconsin; or St. Louis, Missouri office. The full salary grade is $70,200–$120,400, with a typical hiring salary range of $70,200–$105,315. Placement depends on factors including education, experience, certifications or licensure, role scope and responsibility, internal pay equity, and external market data. Medica offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services, and other benefits. Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of work experience beyond the degree.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience collecting and analyzing financial data.
- Experience with organizational budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Accounting background.
- Healthcare industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to evaluate performance, assess scenarios, and support strategic and operational decisions.
- Analyze financial results, identify performance drivers, and translate findings into meaningful recommendations.
- Investigate variances against forecasts, budgets, and historical trends, escalating significant issues as needed.
- Present clear, actionable findings to leaders using visualizations and narrative explanations where appropriate.
- Contribute to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by preparing schedules, assumptions, and supporting analyses.
- Validate inputs and assumptions for accuracy, alignment, and consistency with organizational expectations.
- Model alternative scenarios to assess financial risks and opportunities and recommend adjustments as conditions evolve.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather data, refine assumptions, and establish shared understanding of financial drivers.
- Track actual performance against expectations, flag emerging trends, and provide timely stakeholder updates.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of material variances and prepare summaries explaining financial impacts and underlying factors.
- Maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards communicating financial performance and operational insights.
- Recommend metrics or enhancements that improve visibility into financial health.
- Serve as a subject matter resource to business partners, translating financial data into operational insights and recommendations.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and rigorously analyze and clearly communicate financial implications.
- Collaborate with Operations, Actuary, Product, and other departments to evaluate initiatives, interpret financial outcomes, or support business cases.
- Explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial partners.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes, modeling approaches, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop templates, standardized methodologies, or automated solutions to streamline recurring work.
- Review peers’ or junior team members’ work and provide feedback to improve quality and consistency.
- Share best practices, informally mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- 401(k) contributions.
- Caregiver services.
- Other benefits as part of a total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
