Senior Financial Analyst

HealthPartners; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

Paid time off and retirement planning

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning, budgeting and performance analysis across the organization.

The role includes developing financial models, supporting monthly close, and delivering actionable insights to improve operational financial performance. Collaboration with executives and managers will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in finance, accounting, or business-related field required.
• 5+ years in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Develops financial models and dashboards using benchmarks and productivity measures.
• Supports forecasting, long-range planning and budgeting processes.
• Partners with management to provide financial guidance across business areas.
• Analyzes data and synthesizes results into meaningful reports for stakeholders.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations for leaders and teams.
• Conducts historical data research and compares estimates to actuals.
• Supports contract bids, negotiations and financial alignment projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel modeling

Financial reporting

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS in finance, accounting, or business related field

Tools

General ledger systems

BI tools / reporting software

Job description

Job Overview

HealthPartners is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for a variety of financial functions, projects and processes by developing, performing and managing the analysis of business operations data, performance measures and financial metrics. The Senior Financial Analyst accomplishes this work through financial planning, budgeting, financial statement report and trend analysis, and by conducting research to develop financial models and prepare projections. May also provide project management and project teams with financial guidance, identification or workflow efficiencies, assistance with monthly close processes and support in the creation of strategic growth initiatives to improve operational financial performance.

Accountabilities

• Develops financial models and dashboards using benchmarks and productivity measures.
• Supports the company's financial forecasting, long range planning and budgeting processes.
• Partners with all levels of management; supports and assists Finance Division leaders and team members by providing financial support to business areas.
• Analyzes and organizes qualitative and quantitative financial, administrative and/or clinical data from multiple sources and synthesizes results into meaningful reports.
• Analyzes and reports on current financial status.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive reports, proposals and recommendations to key stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Conducts thorough research of historical financial data.
• Compares anticipated and actual results and identifies areas of improvement.
• Develops and supports contract bids and negotiations.
• Supports and enhances processes and procedures to facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting and managerial information.
• Maintains and develops Financial Reporting as needed.
• Assists department managers and division directors with operating and financial analysis efforts.
• Supports the company's financial forecasting, long range planning and budgeting processes.
• Assists with project management of various financial alignment projects.
• Performs special projects as required that may include the coordination of a variety of complex and confidential information from planning and design stages through implementation.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in finance, accounting, or business related field
• 5+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, and/or business related field
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to design analytical reports and make informed decisions and recommendations from detailed financial, trend and operational data
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills including the ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
• Thorough understanding of methods of data and systems analysis and the principles, design and procedural methods used in data analytics and financial strategy development
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Strong Excel and modeling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with accounting and financial systems, including general ledger
• Ability to sustain successful, positive partnerships with executives, senior leaders and business operations management
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of healthcare industry operations
• Experience working with reporting and BI tools

Benefits

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.