Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst III (1161351)

The Judge Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite work

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Analyst III to support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance insights across a leading healthcare organization. You will build complex models, perform variance analysis, and deliver executive-ready presentations to inform key decisions.

This onsite role in Knoxville requires six-plus years in healthcare finance, strong Excel, OneStream/Strata experience, and collaboration with operational leaders to drive improvements and ensure data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of healthcare finance, FP&A, decision support, or related financial analysis experience.
• Experience with financial modeling, projections, business case development, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models, pro formas, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, long‑range planning, and forecasting cycles.
• Lead analyses related to productivity, contract performance, and service line profitability.
• Mentor junior analysts and drive FP&A process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Power BI

OneStream

Strata

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

OneStream

Strata

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Hourly - $105,000.00 USD Hourly

Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) Analyst III

Location: Onsite (Relocation Assistance Available)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional flexibility during month-end close and major projects

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) Analyst III to support financial strategy, decision support, and value creation initiatives across a leading healthcare organization. This role serves as a key partner to operational and executive leadership, delivering financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, and business insights that drive informed decision‑making.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with strategic thinking, advanced analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This individual will transform complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations, develop executive‑ready presentations, and help drive continuous improvement across the FP&A function.

This position reports directly to the Manager, FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models, pro formas, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers of financial performance.
• Evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives, service line expansions, capital investments, and operational improvements.
• Provide analytical support for enterprise-wide decision‑making.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting to operational and executive leadership.
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, labor productivity, and capital expenditures.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles.
• Create concise executive presentations that communicate financial performance and recommendations.

Decision Support & Data Analytics

• Manage and optimize financial decision‑support tools and systems.
• Develop analyses related to productivity, contract performance, market share, cost accounting, and service line profitability.
• Leverage large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve reporting quality, consistency, and accessibility.

Data Integrity & Benchmarking

• Validate and reconcile financial data across multiple systems.
• Maintain accurate financial mappings and cost accounting structures.
• Coordinate external benchmarking submissions and analyze results to identify best practices and performance improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data used throughout the organization.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and long‑range planning processes.
• Analyze labor, revenue, reimbursement, and productivity assumptions.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and finance partners to develop realistic and actionable forecasts.
• Assist in evaluating business cases and strategic investments.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leaders across operations, service lines, and corporate functions.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of department best practices.
• Lead training initiatives and promote adoption of financial tools and processes.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial insight generation.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of healthcare finance, FP&A, decision support, or related financial analysis experience.
• Experience working with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational analytics in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, projections, business case development, and variance analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hospitals, health systems, or multi‑site healthcare organizations.
• Prior experience mentoring team members or leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare financial operations, reimbursement methodologies, and performance benchmarking.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, large datasets, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with FP&A and enterprise planning tools such as OneStream, Strata, or similar platforms.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
• Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools preferred.
• Strong presentation development skills using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Strong FP&A expertise with advanced financial modeling, forecasting, pro forma development, and variance analysis capabilities.
• Ability to create both detailed analytical outputs and executive-level presentations.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to synthesize financial and operational data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with confidence interacting with senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments by bringing structure, clarity, and direction to evolving business needs.
• Collaborative approach with proven experience partnering across operational and corporate teams.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality and proactive problem‑solving capabilities.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights that influence decisions.
• Partner effectively with operational and executive leaders.
• Proactively identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Clearly communicate complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and strategic initiatives.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting consistency, and data reliability across the organization.

Work Environment

Our FP&A team operates in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment focused on partnership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. Team members work closely with operational leaders and executive stakeholders to drive business performance and support organizational growth.

• Primary expectation is onsite work.
• Hybrid consideration may be available outside of month-end close periods, typically 2-3 days in the office per week.