Senior FP&A Analyst

Silver Hill Hospital; Daniels Mill (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Hill Hospital in Connecticut seeks a finance professional to lead financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. The role partners with senior leadership to evaluate expansion opportunities and ensure strong internal controls while supporting audits.

Responsibilities include monthly variance analysis, dashboard development, and financial close tasks, with a focus on profitability and operational efficiency in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; 5+ years of related accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) desired.
• Experience with financial systems such as Sage, Workday, Looker, and Meditech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and modeling to evaluate expansion opportunities for executive decision-making.
• Identify business opportunities and develop actionable strategies and business cases with senior leadership.
• Perform monthly variance analyses and translate results into insights for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finanace

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Teams

Workday

Looker

Meditech

Excel

Job description

For ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our history of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent, and knowledge to help people with psychiatric, or substance use disorders.

This position reports to the Controller, and will be hybrid.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead financial analysis and modeling to evaluate potential business expansion opportunities to support executive decision-making.
• Identify business opportunities and develop actionable strategies and business cases to capitalize on them, partnering with senior leadership on prioritization.
• Perform in-depth monthly variance analysis, translating financial results into clear insights and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support external audit requests related to financial planning and reporting.
• Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly variance analysis processes, partnering with department leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze key business drivers and KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, translating complex data into clear narratives for executive audiences.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools.
• Assist with financial close tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent computer skills; experience with Sage a plus
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills along with creative thinking about solutions with others (be able to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the department and company)
• Advanced accounting experience preferred (variance analysis & interacting with auditors)
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and able to interact with people of all levels
• Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance 5+ years of related accounting experience Proficient excel skills (various formula functions, vlook-ups, pivot table, etc.) Preference for experience working with multiple types of financial systems: including Sage, Microsoft Teams, Workday, Looker, and Meditech Seeking motivated, process improvement-driven candidates

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move light objects weighing less than 20 pounds for short distances. Ability to sit at a desk and walk around for different periods of time.

Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. For ninety four years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.