Senior Living Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Growth

Plante Moran; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a Senior Living Operations Analyst to analyze the senior living sector from an operations lens and translate findings into practical actions for clients. You’ll combine quantitative analysis with benchmarks, trends, and direct client engagement to uncover opportunities and craft implementation tactics for future success.

You’ll conduct detailed financial and operational analyses, evaluate performance across key functions, and connect metrics to business drivers to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics, health care administration, hospitality or a related field with 3-7 years of experience.
• Strong analytical curiosity and the ability to move from raw data to insight and practical action.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with BI tools and financial modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed operational and financial analyses for senior living organizations and portfolios.
• Analyze payroll and labor data, including staffing, hours, wages, and cost structure.
• Develop actionable recommendations and implementation tactics to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Storytelling with data

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Financial modeling

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking a Senior Living Operations Analyst to analyze the senior living sector from an operations lens and translate findings into practical actions for clients. You’ll combine quantitative analysis with benchmarks, trends, and direct client engagement to uncover opportunities and craft implementation tactics for future success.

You’ll conduct detailed financial and operational analyses, evaluate performance across key functions, and connect metrics to business drivers to support