Sr. Financial Analyst

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab • Chicago, IL

83d • $71,277 - $124,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst performs professional financial analysis to support optimal decision-making for the organization. Responsible for ensuring that all financial information generated is accurate and timely. This position will also support some treasury operations, investment management, debt administration, and financial risk assessment, helping to enhance the hospital's financial stability and operational efficiency. The Senior Financial Analyst will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a seasoned Financial Analyst, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to formulate recommendations and resolve problems.
• Excellent statistical and data-modeling skills with ability to prepare complex financial analysis and interpretations with high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional financial acumen, including a firm understanding of the relationship between income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple projects, bring projects to completion, develop and monitor timelines.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau strongly desired.
• Proficient in the use of communication and organization tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Proficient with other financial and encounter based software programs such as Axiom and DecisionTools desired.
• Able to grasp and apply new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision demonstrating good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments.
• Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment.
• Has a full understanding of organization practices, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis including complex modeling, projections, reports, and presentations using financial and encounter reporting tools and data.
• Assist in the development and update of the organization's Long Range Financial Plan model.
• Assist in treasury functions such as cash management, investment management, and debt compliance.
• Provide key support and analysis in annual budget preparation process.
• Perform financial risk and care/cost variation analysis including some advanced statistical techniques.
• Oversee financial and market analysis on various internal initiatives and external business development opportunities.
• Educate self through industry readings, conferences, and other forums on critical financial and healthcare trends.
• Identify and implement areas of improvements such as increasing the level of data accuracy or decreasing the time spent to update a model or report.
• Prepare monthly management reports and communicate trends and issues that impact the business.
• Mentor and assist with the development of lower level Financial Analysts.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with industry peers in geographic locations.
• Pay Range: $71,277.65 - $124,500.00 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree