Financial Analyst

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and cross-functional reporting. This hybrid role requires residence within Avera's service area.

You will work with various departments to ensure data integrity and to deliver actionable analytics that guide strategic decisions. Responsibilities include maintaining planning systems, conducting audits, and producing monthly to annual reporting packages, while supporting budgeting and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain financial planning and decision support systems.
• Conduct monthly data integrity audits and financial reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Develop financial analytics and actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Assist in forecasting, budgeting and operating plan development, including payroll.
• Investigate data integrity issues and improve data sources.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data integrity

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Payroll software

Job description

Location:Plaza 3-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$58,240.00 - $87,360.00Position HighlightsThis hybrid position requires residence within Avera's service area, including South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, or Nebraska.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewThe Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning activities, ensuring data integrity, and producing consistent, actionable financial analytics and reporting across the organization. This role supports strategic and operational decision-making through accurate data analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance financial methodologies and tools.What you will doMonitor and maintain financial planning and decision support systems, including data imports, audits, error resolution, and dictionary table updates.Conduct monthly data integrity audits and financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy in analytics and reporting.Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages in a timely and consistent manner.Research and prepare financial analytics for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and recommending actionable insights.Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, and operating plan development, including payroll and reporting maintenance.Understand and improve methodologies for cost, reimbursement, and other calculated financial metrics.Develop and maintain reusable standard reports to streamline ad hoc analytics and decision-makingInvestigate and resolve data integrity issues by understanding system structures and data sources.Contribute to cost accounting, contract modeling, productivity analysis, and other financial planning functions.Organize, execute, and present special projects as assigned by leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor's from four-year college or university in Accounting, Business or related field.1-3 years related experience.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].