FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role partners with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to provide insights that drive informed decision-making, improve financial performance, and ensure alignment with strategic goals in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the annual budgeting process, including coordination with department heads Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts, incorporating volume, payer mix, and reimbursement assumptions. Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and clearly explain drivers such as patient volumes, labor costs, and supply expenses. Analyze key healthcare metrics Partner with operations to evaluate service line profitability Support cost containment initiatives, especially around labor, supplies, and contract services. Build and maintain financial models for strategic initiatives (new service lines, capital investments, facility expansions). Prepare management reports and dashboards for executive leadership. Assist with long-range financial planning and scenario analysis Ensure data integrity across financial systems, EMR, and reporting tools. Collaborate with accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field MBA, MHA, CPA, or CFA (preferred but not required)

Required Skills

2-5+ years in FP&A, within healthcare (hospital, clinic, payer, or healthcare services) Strong financial modeling and Excel skills Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) Familiarity with healthcare data systems (e.g., EMR, billing systems) Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred

Preferred Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Understanding of healthcare reimbursement models (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers) Effective communication skills, especially with non-financial stakeholders (e.g., clinicians, administrators) Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities High level of integrity and accountability

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule, must come into Atlanta office 3 days per week Interaction with cross-functional teams including clinical leadership, operations, and executive management