Senior Financial Analyst

Inovalon, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Inovalon, Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with the Payer Business Unit FP&A team, building driver-based forecasts for hybrid SaaS revenue, analyzing trends, and delivering clear financial insights to leadership.

The role requires strong Excel, Hyperion planning, and US GAAP knowledge, with collaboration across Sales Operations, Customer Success, and Product to improve processes and automate reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in finance or accounting, including 3+ years in a financial analyst role
• Experience in FP&A or embedded operational finance
• Demonstrated knowledge of SaaS unit economics and KPIs
• Advanced Excel skills and strong modeling ability
• Experience with Hyperion planning (Planning/Essbase/Smart View) preferred
• Understanding of US GAAP and ability to drive process improvements

Responsibilities

• Develop driver-based forecasting models for hybrid SaaS revenue streams (subscription vs. consumption)
• Develop, track, analyze, and report on key SaaS KPIs (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV)
• Prepare monthly data reporting packages with variances and driver explanations
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial models for leadership decision-making
• Support process improvement and reporting automation
• Produce analytics using Oracle Hyperion
• Collaborate with finance teams to forecast metrics and risks
• Communicate findings to management and stakeholders

Skills

SaaS metrics

Advanced Excel

US GAAP

Cross-functional

Financial modeling

Hyperion Planning

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Healthcare domain

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle Hyperion

Job description

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare's greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a key financial partner within the Payer Business Unit FP&A team responsible for producing business unit financial reporting, ad hoc operational models, driver-based forecasts, and leadership packages for assigned product lines. The incumbent will analyze key business trends, actual versus plan variances, and SaaS operational metrics across hybrid revenue models (subscription vs. consumption/usage-based revenue), and will serve as a financial liaison to the business unit leadership team, Sales Operations, Customer Success, and Product departments while actively driving FP&A process improvements and reporting automation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining driver-based forecasting models for hybrid SaaS revenue streams, balancing predictable subscription ARR with variable consumption and usage-based metrics;
• Develop, track, analyze, and report on key SaaS operational KPIs (ARR, NRR, GRR, CAC, LTV, Client Churn/Renewal);
• Prepare monthly data reporting packages that include analysis of key business trends and actual versus plan variances, including comprehensive explanations of differences as well as the impact of operational drivers to budget/forecast;
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial operational models to support business unit leadership in decision making;
• Support process improvement, workflow automation, and standardization of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual business unit performance reports;
• Design, develop and produce standard monthly, quarterly, and annual performance analytics using Oracle Hyperion;
• Collaborate with business unit finance team members to classify, quantify, and/or forecast business metrics & risks by providing reliable, accurate, comparable and timely information;
• Articulate findings on a regular basis to business unit management and cross-functional stakeholders;
• Document and/or build simulations and perform operational financial analyses;
• Assess quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated;
• Support business unit capex budgeting and forecasting;
• Support business unit operating expenditure (Opex) budgeting and forecasting;
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the business unit.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of combined finance or accounting experience, including 3+ years in a financial analyst role, with direct exposure to business unit FP&A or embedded operational finance;
• Demonstrated knowledge of SaaS unit economics, metric calculation, and operational KPIs;
• Ability to partner with internal customers and cross-functional teams effectively;
• Advanced Excel skills required (VBA experience is a plus);
• Prior Hyperion planning (Planning / Essbase / Smart View) experience preferred;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to create models that provide "what if" capabilities;
• Understanding of US GAAP
• Track record of driving process improvement and reporting automation;
• Desire to consistently exceed expectations and take on more responsibility;
• Must be very detail oriented and self-motivated, as this position generally requires employees to work independently.
• Experience in Healthcare, Healthcare Technology, or Software/SaaS environments a plus; and
• Experience modeling mixed or hybrid revenue models (subscription vs. consumption/usage-based pricing) a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time);
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force;
• Subject to environmental conditions; and
• Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally, usually for training purposes.

Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Inovalon invests in associates to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals, and manage the demands of work and personal commitments. That's why Inovalon offers a valuable benefits package with a wide range of choices to meet associate needs, which may include health insurance, life insurance, company‑paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more.

Base Compensation Range $84,600 — $105,000 USD

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.

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