Hybrid Finance Analyst – Budgeting & Reporting

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Financial Analyst to coordinate, develop, and perform financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations for the organization. You will support planning, train users, and assist in supervisory duties.

Major responsibilities include variance analysis, budget preparation, data consolidation from GL and payroll, and monthly business reviews. 1–2 years of experience and a finance-related degree are required; Master’s degree and CPA/CFP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with good communication.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; able to learn new software.
• Healthcare familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate, audit, and analyze monthly financial and statistical reports with variance analysis.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Input and audit budget spreadsheets; perform reconciliations and allocations.
• Consolidate financial statements and management reports for leadership.
• Support and train users in financial systems and documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to analyze financial data and suggest improvements.
• Develop and report financial information from multiple systems.
• Participate in plan development and financial/operational analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Financial Analyst to coordinate, develop, and perform financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and reconciliations for the organization. You will support planning, train users, and assist in supervisory duties.

Major responsibilities include variance analysis, budget preparation, data consolidation from GL and payroll, and monthly business reviews. 1–2 years of experience and a finance-related degree are required; Master’s degree and CPA/CFP are preferred.