Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

athenahealth; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

athenahealth seeks a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. This role requires expertise in financial modeling and collaboration with various business units to ensure alignment with financial goals. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in finance and analytics, be adept at using advanced tools, and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter support

Employee assistance programs

Collaborative workspaces

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive finance experience focused on financial planning and analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced modeling skills.
• Experience in standardized processes and finance principles (GAAP) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capacity models for various business areas.
• Analyze budget versus actual results to inform decisions.
• Prepare variance analysis and metrics for management reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Anaplan

Oracle

Job description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Role summary:
This dynamic role is designed for a proactive individual who will partner with various divisions across the company to drive financial insights and effective decision making. This Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for the capacity models (vendor and headcount) for certain business divisions, participating in the variance analysis for the monthly management package, as well as monthly forecasts and the annual budget. The role reports directly to the Senior Manager, FP&A.

This position will work from athenahealth’s headquarters located in Boston, MA or Remote US.

Team summary:
The FP&A team is responsible for delivering financial insights and strategic guidance that support informed decision making across the organization. This team collaborates across business units to optimize resource allocation, monitor performance metrics, and ensure financial goals are met. They play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and supporting overall business success.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage capacity models, including vendor and headcount analyses, to support multiple business areas.

• Analyze key performance drivers and assess actual results versus budget/forecast to inform strategic decisions.

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly metrics, scorecards, and variance analysis for management reporting.

• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes by leveraging advanced modeling techniques and tools.

• Collaborate with business owners and senior leaders to conduct project costing and return on investment studies, driving strategic financial initiatives.

• Create and enhance financial models for product lines, cost centers, and companies.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of presentations for the CEO/CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.

• Become proficient in the use of the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems, including Anaplan and the general ledger Oracle.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across financial reporting and analysis functions.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and research in response to evolving business needs.

Expected Education & Experience:

• 2–5 years of progressive finance experience with a focus on financial planning and analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an MBA is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, primarily Excel, with advanced modeling skills.

• Experience demonstrating proficiency in adhering to standardized processes and comprehensive guidelines (like GAAP) at large-scale organizations is required.

• Knowledge of Oracle and/or Anaplan is advantageous.

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with strong organizational and analytical skills.

For candidates located in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Jersey City (NJ), New York City, Westchester County (NY), and Washington, please visit the following link for pay range information:

California: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/ca-nontech-sr-associate

Colorado: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/co-nontech-sr-associate

Hawaii: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/hi-nontech-sr-associate

New Jersey: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/nj-nontech-sr-associate

New York: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/ny-nontech-sr-associate

Washington: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/wa-nontech-sr-associate

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers

https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity