Staff Financial Analyst II, Hospital Financial Operations

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support hospital-wide financial planning and performance analysis. The role partners with operational leaders and executives to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives aimed at improving patient care and efficiency.

You will build dashboards, conduct variance analyses, and deliver tailored financial insights that influence decisions across departments. A Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in healthcare finance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare financial analysis, consulting, or related environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing hospital and departmental budgets.
• Creating hospital and department financial forecasts, variance analyses and models.
• Analyzing operations, staffing trends to support leadership decisions.
• Supporting department leadership with productivity reviews and hours/UOS performance.
• Building tracking tools and dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance.
• Preparing and presenting tailored financial reports to senior leadership.
• Supporting strategic business planning projects and healthcare initiatives.
• Providing project management oversight for special assignments and system-wide initiatives.
• Partnering across medical, operational, and financial departments to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Communication

Healthcare finance

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Drive Healthcare Strategy Through Data, Insight & Innovation

Are you a finance professional who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful business decisions? Do you want your work to directly impact patient care, operational excellence, and the future of healthcare? Join our team as aFinancial AnalystII, Hospital Financial Operationsand become a key strategic partner in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with operational leaders, physicians, and executive management to analyze performance, optimize financial outcomes, and support critical organizational initiatives. If you are analytical, proactive, and passionate about healthcare finance, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting operational decision-making and financial planning across the hospital by:

• Developing and managing hospital and departmental budgets
• Creating hospital and department financial forecasts, variance analyses and operational performance models
• Analyzing operational, organizational, and staffing trends to support leadership decisions
• Supporting departmental leadership with productivity reviews and hours/UOS performance management
• Building tracking tools and dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance
• Preparing and presenting tailored financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership
• Supporting strategic business planning projects and healthcare initiatives
• Providing project management oversight for special assignments and system-wide initiatives
• Partnering across medical, operational, and financial departments to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or related field

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in healthcare financial analysis, consulting, or related technical/business environment

Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including:

• Knowledge of acute care hospitals and integrated delivery systems
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, spreadsheets, and presentation tools
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management abilities
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive financial information
• Personal accountability and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Respectful, service-oriented approach when interacting with patients, staff, and leadership