Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to perform advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions across healthcare, academic, and corporate operations. The role provides senior leadership with actionable insights into financial performance, budgeting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead or coordinate complex financial projects, mentor staff, and serve as a resource on financial systems and accounting issues while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, with leadership.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for cash forecasting, capital planning, treasury management, and scenario analysis.
• Conduct benchmarking, KPI analysis, and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting processes, cost accounting, and productivity standards; provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Apply government reimbursement rules (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or coordinate complex financial projects, including business development assessments, program reviews, and reconciliation variances.
• Research and document technical accounting issues serve as a resource for interpreting new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Mentor accounting staff, provide financial systems training, and support professional development within the finance team.
• Present complex financial information and recommendations to senior leadership; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and systems utilization.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Master’s/CPA preferred

Job description

The Financial Analyst Senior performs advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making across healthcare, academic, and corporate operations. Provides senior leadership with actionable insights into financial performance, budgeting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance. Leads or coordinates complex financial projects, mentors accounting staff, and serves as a technical resource for financial systems and accounting issues. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive organizational financial strategy and process improvements.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for cash forecasting, capital planning, treasury management, and scenario analysis.
• Conduct benchmarking, KPI analysis, and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting processes, cost accounting, and productivity standards; provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Apply government reimbursement rules (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid) and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or coordinate complex financial projects, including business development assessments, program reviews, and reconciliation variances.
• Research and document technical accounting issues serve as a resource for interpreting new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Mentor accounting staff, provide financial systems training, and support professional development within the finance team.
• Present complex financial information and recommendations to senior leadership; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and systems utilization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Certification / Registration / License

• N/A

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, with demonstrated leadership or project management experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Office-based, with occasional travel
• Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s/CPA preferred

Certification / Registration / License

• CPA, CMA, or CFP preferred

Experience

• Healthcare experience preferred

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