Financial Analyst Associate

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a financial analyst to coordinate, develop, and perform critical budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations. You will generate monthly reports, support financial systems, and mentor junior staff as needed.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, a finance-related bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel and communication skills. Hybrid work is possible, with standard office responsibilities and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) with an emphasis on advanced Excel skills along with financial systems
• Ability to learn new applications and instruct others.
• Understanding Monthly operating results and ability to present monthly business reviews.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate, audit, and analyze monthly financial and statistical reports, including variance analysis and benchmarking.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Input and audit budget spreadsheets; perform reconciliations and allocations as needed.
• Compile, develop, and report financial information from various systems (General Ledger, Payroll, Web-based budgets, etc.).
• Support and train users in financial systems and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to gather and analyze financial data; recommend improvements to fiscal management systems.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for leadership.
• Participate in business/financial/operational plan development and analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Instruct others

Learn new applications

Understanding monthly operatingResults

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Under limited supervision, you will coordinate, develop, and perform financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations for the organization. Provide operational support for financial planning and reporting systems and may participate in supervisory or mentoring duties.

Major Responsibilities

• Generate, audit, and analyze monthly financial and statistical reports, including variance analysis and benchmarking.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Input and audit budget spreadsheets; perform reconciliations and allocations as needed.
• Compile, develop, and report financial information from various systems (General Ledger, Payroll, Web-based budgets, etc.).
• Support and train users in financial systems and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to gather and analyze financial data; recommend improvements to fiscal management systems.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for leadership.
• Participate in business/financial/operational plan development and analysis.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Certification / License

• N/A

Experience

• 1–2 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) with an emphasis on advanced Excel skills along with financial systems
• Ability to learn new applications and instruct others.
• Understanding Monthly operating results and ability to present monthly business reviews

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Standard office setting may require occasional travel.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree

Certification / License

• CPA
• CFP

Experience

• Healthcare experience

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.