Financial Analyst Sr - Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role supporting McLeod’s financial operations supporting financial processes, financial analysis, financial planning, reporting, and operational decision‑making within the organization This role leads advanced financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis to support the mission and vision of McLeod. This role partners with the Finance Business Partners and operational leadership to interpret financial results, drive performance insights, and guide resource allocation. The Senior Financial Analyst also mentors Financial Analysts and plays a key role in the continued development of financial reporting and statistical information supporting organizational leaders and decision makers.

1. Coordinate and support the Finance Team in delivering actionable information, including financial analysis, reporting, and pro forma development, to support operational and strategic decision‑making. 
2. Develop complex financial reports and analysis for senior management, McLeod’s Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. 
3. Maintain communication with financial analysts in the preparation and analysis of complex financial reports, to provide information and to resolve complex problems concerning variances from targets. 
4. Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Support development of reporting in financial systems and dashboards as well as maintaining financial models.
6. Monitor financial procedures and clinical operations to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
7. Partner with and support Finance Business partners engaging with assigned operational areas to achieve financial targets and goals.
8. Mentor and collaborate with Financial Analyst to streamline and ensure consistency of financial models.
9. Assist in annual budget preparation and forecast processes. 
10. Provide technical support to users regarding budgeting system and procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of meeting McLeod’s mission, their assigned operational groups, and the Finance team.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field. 
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data. 
• Two years of experience in Finance, Healthcare, Analytics, or related position.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• Experience in hospital, physician practice, or health system finance. 
• Knowledge of ERP, EMR, cost accounting, or decision support systems (e.g., Oracle, EPIC, Strata).
• CPA, CFA, HFMA certification, or Master’s degree (MBA/MHA).