Financial Analyst

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition & education support

Career growth opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our finance team in Athens, Tennessee. In this on-site role you will help drive accurate reporting and strategic decision-making for hospital operations.

You will prepare general ledger entries, support the monthly close, forecasts and variance analyses, and provide leadership with timely financial insights. A two-year accounting/finance background and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; bachelor preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting, finance, or financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, forecasting, budgeting or variance analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to research variances.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Healthcare finance experience preferred (Lifepoint familiarity a plus).
• Oracle experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journal entries and assist with reconciliations.
• Partner with CFO and finance teams during monthly close and variance analysis.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts with CFO.
• Analyze financial performance and variances vs budget.
• Support month-end close and reporting with analyses.
• Develop financial reports to support leadership decisions.
• Assist with annual operating budget development.
• Coordinate with site coordinators and auditors as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Oracle experience

Healthcare finance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

Financial software

Job description

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Financial Analyst joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join a collaborative, close‑knit finance team where you'll work directly with the CFO and serve as a trusted financial resource for leaders across the hospital. This role offers meaningful exposure to facility operations, strong partnership with Lifepoint's centralized finance teams, and an opportunity to grow into broader finance leadership for someone looking to advance their career.

How you'll contribute

• Prepare general ledger journal entries in conjunction with the monthly close process and assist with reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Partner with the CFO and LBS finance teams throughout the monthly close process, reviewing account activity, identifying issues and completing required financial and variance analysis.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts and projections in partnership with the CFO.
• Analyze financial performance and investigate variances against budget, forecast and prior performance.
• Prepare, review and finalize variance analyses and supporting financial information for month‑end reporting.
• Develop analytical and departmental financial reports as needed to support operational and leadership decision‑making.
• Assist with the development and administration of the organization's annual operating budget; greater ownership may be assumed as knowledge of the facility and operations develops.
• Serve as a financial resource and liaison for department leaders, helping research and resolve accounting, budget and financial questions.
• Monitor accounts payable activity and partner with LBS to identify and resolve payment or processing issues requiring escalation.
• Work closely with the facility's LBS Site Coordinator and other centralized finance partners to support accounting activities and ensure timely completion of close requirements.
• Support daily charge reconciliation processes by monitoring completion and assisting with follow‑up or resolution of identified issues.
• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison and work with internal and external auditors to prepare for and facilitate audits.
• Help ensure departmental and organizational compliance with applicable accounting standards, hospital policies, laws and regulations.
• Provide financial and accounting support for additional projects, analyses and initiatives as needed by the CFO.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have an associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting, finance or financial analysis experience required.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, journal entries, account analysis and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month‑end close, financial forecasting, budgeting and/or variance analysis strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify, research and explain financial variances.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with department leaders and centralized finance teams.
• Healthcare finance/accounting experience preferred.
• Previous Lifepoint Health experience and knowledge of Lifepoint accounting policies/processes highly preferred.
• Oracle experience strongly preferred; experience within another centralized/shared‑services healthcare finance environment is also valuable.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and