Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST

We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to manage grants, budgets, and financial reporting while providing decision support to leadership. Bring your expertise in financial statements, variance analysis, and budgeting—healthcare experience a plus!

What You’ll Do :

• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, and variance analyses.
• Manage grant budgets, reporting, and compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Conduct data-driven analysis on costs, contracts, and profitability.
• Partner with leadership to guide policy and initiative decisions.

What You Bring :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in a finance role (healthcare & grants experience a plus).
• Strong Excel & financial analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us :

• You’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact, collaborate with executive leadership, and grow into a permanent role while working on meaningful financial projects.

Position Summary :

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst (Accountant) to join our finance team. This role will start as a temporary position with the potential to convert to a permanent role . The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, performing journal entries, conducting variance analysis, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• The Financial Analyst will provide in-depth analysis of financial operations to support executive decision-making, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and assist in financial planning processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis, identifying key drivers and trends to support decision-making.
• Assist with budget preparation, review, and monitoring for compliance and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct statistical, cost, and financial analyses using data from multiple internal systems.
• Prepare detailed financial reports related to healthcare costs, provider contracts, debt capacity, and profitability.
• Manage and monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Provide consultation and decision support to management regarding policies, initiatives, and financial procedures.
• Perform research, forecasting, and special financial projects, including resolving conflicts and discrepancies.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years in a finance-based role. Experience in grants management and healthcare finance preferred.
• An advanced degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, and journal entry preparation.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial systems and ERP platforms preferred.

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work Environment :

• This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, making timely and sound decisions while maintaining accuracy.