Financial Analyst - Nashville - Hybrid

About Lucent Health 

Lucent Health combines top-tier claims management with a compassionate, human-focused, data-driven care management solution. This approach helps self-insured employers provide care management that enables health plan participants to make smarter, cost-saving healthcare decisions. Continuous data analytics offer ongoing insights, ensuring participants receive the right care, at the right cost, at the right time. Join us as we build a company that aims to be a better health benefits partner for self-insured employers. 

Company Culture 

We believe that the success of Lucent Health relies on having employees who are honest, ethical and hardworking. These values are the foundation of Lucent Health. 

Honest 

• Transparent Communication: be open and clear in all interactions without withholding crucial information
• Integrity: ensure accuracy in reporting, work outputs and any tasks assigned
• Truthfulness: provide honest feedback and report any issues or challenges as they arise
• Trustworthiness: build and maintain trust by consistently demonstrating reliable behavior

Ethical 

• Fair Decision Making: ensure all actions and decisions respect company policies and values
• Accountability: own up to mistakes and take responsibility for rectifying them
• Respect: treat colleagues, clients and partners with fairness and dignity
• Confidentiality: safeguard sensitive information and avoid conflicts of interest

Hardworking 

• Consistency: meet or exceed deadlines, maintaining high productivity levels
• Proactiveness: take initiative to tackle challenges without waiting to be asked 
• Willingness: voluntarily offer to assist in additional projects or tasks when needed
• Adaptability: work efficiently under pressure or in changing environments

Summary

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team and contribute to driving financial performance through insightful analysis and strategic decision support. This role is responsible for financial planning, reporting, and presenting data to inform business decisions. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, the Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with leadership to support key business initiatives and enhance overall financial strategy. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide detailed analysis of P&L variances.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze budget variances in revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive financial insights.
• Lead and improve financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in developing new financial reports, dashboards, and automation tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop reports that provide concise information and analysis to departmental leaders for real-time decisions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degreein Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong financial reporting skills, including the ability to structure and present complex data effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data visualization) and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to synthesize and convey financial insights effectively
• Time management and prioritization around month end close, Ad-Hoc requests, and key deadlines within FP&A.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or a related industry.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, or financial reporting tools.
• Experience developing and implementing new reporting processes and automation solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 

Lucent Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status.