Sr Financial Analyst

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension, a leading nonprofit health system, is seeking a Financial Planning & Analytics role with a focus on budgeting, forecasting and data-driven decision support. The position emphasizes cross-functional partnership with leaders across Rehab, Nursing and operations, while leveraging Oracle ERP, Tableau and Excel.

The role offers full-time days, remote flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth within Ascension Medical Group. Strong Excel/BI skills will be key to success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Advanced Excel and Google Suite for complex modeling, plus Oracle ERP and BI tools like Tableau.
• Healthcare finance knowledge and strong business acumen; ability to translate data into strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets and loading final spreads into Oracle.
• Model operational forecasts to help department leaders anticipate trends.
• Translate financial performance and labor productivity into actionable plans for managers.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Tableau and Excel for leadership insights.
• Create financial analyses and pro formas to support new programs and investments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

Tableau

Financial modeling

Business partnering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

4 years relevant experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Tableau

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: MWF Ascension Medical Group

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Salary: $79,511.52 - $110,834.59 per year

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets, loading final spreads into Oracle, and modeling operational forecasts to help departmental leaders anticipate future financial trends.
• Operational Business Partnership: Act as an analytical consultant to managers (e.g., Nurse Managers, Director of Rehab), translating financial performance and labor productivity metrics into actionable operational plans.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Dig into the "why" behind the numbers by extracting and analyzing statistical and cost data to identify opportunities, evaluate new initiatives, and support strategic decision-making.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Monitor performance metrics using Tableau, while building advanced financial models across Excel and Google Sheets to deliver clear insights to leadership.
• Ability to develop financial analyses, projections, and pro formas to support business plans, new programs, capital investments, and other operational decisions

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Advanced Excel & Technical Skills: Mastery of Excel and Google Suite for complex modeling, paired with practical experience using Oracle ERP and navigating BI tools like Tableau.
• Healthcare Finance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare operations, labor productivity monitoring, or clinical department structures.
• Business Acumen & Curiosity: Demonstrated ability to think critically, ask probing questions, and partner with cross-functional leaders to turn raw data into strategic business solutions.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.