Financial Analyst

CommonSpirit Health- St. Luke's Hospital-Sugar Land; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health- St. Luke's Hospital-Sugar Land is seeking a Financial Analyst to apply financial expertise supporting strategic goals and fiscal health across our Sugar Land Campus and nearby facilities.

You will analyze data, interpret findings, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders to improve revenue management and expenditure controls. The role requires strong modeling, reporting, and compliance skills, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, budgeting, and coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or closely related field).
• Five years of experience preferred; hospital setting experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Month End Close Support: assist month-end close; prepare journal entries; perform variance analyses.
• Budgeting: prepare forecasts and department budgets; review actual vs budget; develop action plans.
• Coordination: coordinate with auditors for annual audits and IRS filings; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Modeling software

Job description

As our Financial Analyst you will apply your financial expertise to support strategic goals and ensure optimal fiscal health across our Brazosport, Patients Medical, and Sugar Land Campuses. This pivotal role is essential for maintaining robust financial processes and contributing to sound economic decision-making.

Every day you will analyze critical financial data, interpret complex information, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to various stakeholders. You will be instrumental in ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial processes, contributing to our overall operational efficiency and strategic planning. Your work will directly impact revenue optimization and expenditure management.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong financial analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. We are seeking a proactive professional with a solid understanding of financial modeling, reporting, and compliance, capable of guiding informed financial decisions and serving as a trusted resource for financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Month End Close Support – Assist in the month end financial close for the hospitals including preparing monthly journal entries, perform financial and variance analysis including expense analysis and revenue analysis. Prepare lead schedules monthly showing drill down on P&L accounts to provide explanation of monthly financial performance.
• Budget Preparation/Support/Monitoring - Prepare financial forecasts using modeling software. Prepare detailed department budgets. Review and analyze actual vs. budgeted performance. Work with departments to develop action plans to reduce budget variances. Prepare analysis of capital projects using modeling software.
• Problem Resolution - Demonstrates ability to see beyond own area/department to broader, total organization needs. Completely analyzes all data and takes all issues into consideration before making recommendations. Handles unanticipated events and crisis situations in a positive, constructive manner. Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills. Suggests new and innovative procedures and ideas on improving job and hospital services. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the practical significance of situations encountered.
• Special Projects - Performs special projects as assigned. Develops complete understanding of the purpose and scope of the project. Gathers and performs analysis of all relevant information. Prepares summary analysis, recommendations and presentation package for review. Performs any necessary follow-up or review.
• Coordination - Coordinate with auditors in performance of annual audits. Coordinate/prepare annual IRS tax returns/forms. Maintains confidentiality of hospital information.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related Field

Preferred:

• Five Years experience in a Finance or Accounting Position
• 3 Years in a Hospital Setting