**Job Summary** The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to designated department(s). This role involves conducting financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support key business decisions. The Financial Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide insights into financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement. **Essential Functions** + Conducts financial analysis and modeling to support the department, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. + Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends and financial performance metrics. + Collaborates with department leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiencies and revenue cycle outcomes. + Assists in the preparation of budgets and financial plans, ensuring alignment with department goals and organizational objectives. + Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance and identify areas for improvement. + Supports the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts as needed. + Utilizes financial systems and reporting tools to extract and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information. + Participates in special projects and financial initiatives, providing analytical support and recommendations to senior leadership. + Provides ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support decision-making processes for the department. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required + Master's Degree preferred + 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis required **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques. + Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. + Experience with financial systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion, and advanced Excel skills. + Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.