Financial Analyst

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Teladoc access

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Company holidays

Discount platform

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Birmingham, AL is hiring an Accounting/Finance Analyst to help scale our rapidly growing network of hospitals. You will own budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting to support decision making across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in financial analysis, a BA in Finance/Accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset aligned with our WAG values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role.
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to WAG values.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial software).
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual hospital budgets with input from SLT, field directors, and historical trends.
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor key financial metrics and report findings to seniors.
• Update forecasts based on variances, historical trends, and leadership input.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses and provide insights to supervisors.
• Update monthly financial reports and assist in quarterly board slides.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Support audits as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Financial modeling

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial software

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

At Mission Pet Health, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 teammates is making bold investments in people, technology, and process that will prepare us for a future IPO. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of Accounting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success. This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to a team committed to continuous improvement.

Please note that this role is onsite in our Birmingham, Alabama office.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Preparing Annual Budgets: You will prepare annual hospital budgets with input from SLT, field directors, and historical trends.
• Conducting Variance Analysis: You'll conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitoring Key Metrics: You will monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, and report relevant findings to seniors.
• Updating Financial Forecasts: You'll update forecasts based on budget variances, historical trends, feedback from leadership, and new information from other departments.
• Conducting Detailed Analyses: You will conduct detailed financial analyses and provide insights to supervisors regarding hospital performance.
• Reporting and Communicating: You'll update monthly financial reports, communicate results, and assist in preparing quarterly board of director slides.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: You'll continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and support our team goals.
• Supporting Audits: You will support the accounting team with internal and external audits as needed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role.
• A problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset, with a commitment to our WAG values.
• Strong functional and technical knowledge, especially with financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial software).
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Consistent and effective communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A collaborative nature, with a sense of commitment to your direct teammates and the larger Mission team.
• An understanding of how your team’s priorities align with company goals.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more atmissionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values –Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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