Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to transform financial data into actionable insights. The role requires collaboration across departments and expertise in data analytics tools like Tableau and SQL. Join a mission-driven team focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative financial strategies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analytics or Business Intelligence in a financial or healthcare setting.
• Ability to design and implement complex modeling tools to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Acts as a liaison between Finance, IT, and other departments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s preferred

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst plays a critical role in transforming financial data into actionable insights through the development and optimization of reporting systems, dashboards, and analytics solutions. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities for financial and operational improvement by analyzing trends, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. The Senior Financial Systems Analyst applies analytical skills in Tableau, and advanced Excel skills to leverage complex data in support of financial and operational objectives to drive strategic planning and decision making across the organization. Candidate should be able to develop various data models including risk, predictive, and optimization. He/She is well-versed in data querying and analysis of internal health system data and has experience using financial/encounter-based software (i.e., Cerner, Epic). As a senior analyst, the candidate should be comfortable training junior analysts and leading cross-functional linked teams to address financial and/or systems issues.

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission, and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts, and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Systems Analyst:

• Develops and maintains robust, user-friendly dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, SSRS).

• Collaborates with Finance and Operations teams to understand reporting needs and delivers insights that support strategic and operational goals.

• Experience pulling data from EMR/EHR software.

• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.

• Acts as a liaison between Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment on data governance, reporting standards, and system improvements.

• Builds and maintains data models and pipelines using SQL and other tools to support scalable reporting and analysis.

• Provides expertise in financial metrics, forecasting, benchmarking, and performance tracking.

• Supports self-service BI by training users, creating data dictionaries, and promoting data literacy within the organization.

• Participates in or leads cross-functional initiatives that require financial and data analysis expertise.

• Ensures data accuracy and consistency across reporting systems and contribute to data quality initiatives.

• Translates complex data into clear, concise, and compelling visualizations and narratives.

• Continuously evaluates BI tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve analytics capabilities.

• Determines system specifications and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Associate Director, Business Intelligence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Data Science, or a related field. Master’s preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analytics or Business Intelligence in a financial or healthcare setting.

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills required. Ability to identify and resolve problems independently.

• Ability to design and implement complex modeling tools to improve the financial performance of the hospital.

• Has a full understanding of healthcare industry practices and/or company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope.

• Advanced Excel skills required.

• Experience or certification in visualization tools (i.e., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to establish and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively to improve outcome and efficiencies with strong customer service.

• SQL knowledge preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Payand Benefits*:

Pay Range:$71,278.00 annually- $124,500.00 annually

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.