Financial Analyst II

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for operations and capital budgeting. The role requires collaborating with department managers on budgets and variance analysis, building management review presentations, and delivering timely financial insights.

The analyst will use tools like Excel, Tableau, and Adaptive Planning to model performance, analyze trends, and drive data-driven decisions in a hybrid Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years FP&A experience, healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, financial modeling and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and create management presentations.
• Support annual operating and capital budget planning processes.
• Provide department-level budgeting and monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial performance and budget tracking reports.
• Analyze financial and market opportunities and identify improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Excel

Adaptive Planning

Tableau

Decision Tools

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Tableau

Decision Tools

Excel

Job description

## Financial Analyst IIApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR-1065555Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.## ## **Job Description Summary**The Financial Analyst II assists with performing professional financial analysis to support optimal decision-making for the organization. Responsible for insuring that all financial information generated is accurate and timely. The Financial Analyst II will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Financial Analyst II will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.## ## **Job Description****The Financial Analyst II will:*** Perform financial analysis including financial modeling, reporting, and building management review presentations using financial and encounter reporting tools and data.* Provide key support and analysis in annual operating and capital budget planning process.* Collaborate with and provide technical and analytical support to department managers in preparation of department level budget and monthly variance analysis.* Prepare monthly reports (specifically financial performance and budget tracking) and communicate trends and issues that impact the business.* Assist with conducting financial and market analysis on various internal initiatives and external business development opportunities.* Identify and recommend areas of improvements such as increasing the level of data accuracy or decreasing the time spent to update a model or report.* Educate self through industry readings, conferences, and other forums on critical financial and healthcare trends.* Perform financial risk and care/cost variation analysis including some advanced statistical techniques.* Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. **Reporting Relationships**Reports directly to the Executive Director, Financial Operations **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required*** Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.* Master’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field preferred.* Minimum of 3 years of work experience supporting an FP&A team, preferably in a healthcare environment.* Advanced financial skills, including a core understanding of the relationship between income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.* Ability to apply critical thinking and analytic skills to formulate recommendations and resolve problems.* Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner.* Ability to effectively prioritize concurrent responsibilities and meet timelines.* Proficient with Excel functionality such as lookups, pivot tables, and charts.* Experience with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning preferred.* Experience with other financial based software programs such as Tableau and Decision Tools (or other statistics, optimization, and Monte Carlo simulation tool) preferred.* Able to grasp and apply new concepts quickly.* Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment. **Working Conditions*** Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.* Work requires ability to sit at a computer for long stretches, and visual ability to read numbers clearly.* Hybrid work model. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Pay and Benefits\\*:****Pay Range:**$61,800.00 - $103,000.00## **Benefits:**Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*\\*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.***Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.