About the role

The analyst will partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance, develop business plans, and build financial models. They are responsible for leading annual department financial planning, monthly performance reviews, and identifying opportunities to strengthen the health system.

What they look for

Financial analysis Financial modeling Accounting Business planning KPI development Data visualization Tableau Microsoft Excel Pivot tables Vlookups Cost behavior analysis Budgeting Third-party reimbursement Financial reporting Communication skills

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in operations, financial analysis, or accounting, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. A strong understanding of financial management, accounting theory, and healthcare system operations is required.

Benefits

Tuition assistance Educational support Career advancement opportunities Discount at Clarkson College

Full description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Help shape the financial future of healthcare. Nebraska Medicine is seeking a strategic finance professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful business decisions. In this role, you'll partner with operational leaders across the organization to improve financial performance, develop business plans, build financial models, and identify opportunities that strengthen the health system. If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing decision-making through data, and helping leaders understand the financial story behind operational performance, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient care and organizational success.

Details:  Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
This is a hybrid position
Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with healthcare experience
Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst will provide consultation related to improving operational and financial performance. Lead development of annual department financial plan, business analysis, business plan development, monthly performance reviews, KPI development and financial modeling.

Required Qualifications: Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

• Minimum of three years operations, financial analysis or accounting experience required. • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required. • Possess a strong knowledge of financial management and accounting theory and practice including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, profit and loss, and budgeting required. • Demonstrate an understanding of health system operations. • Working knowledge of third-party reimbursement practices for hospitals and physicians required • Proven financial and analytical skills, including knowledge of cost behavior principles required. • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) • Excellent oral and written communication skills for explaining financial recommendations. • Highly motivated and independent to take action with minimal direction or supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior relevant work experience in a healthcare setting. • Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools • Master's degree in business, accounting or public health preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.