Financial Analyst - Sanford Health Plan
Sanford Health · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · $57K–$92K/yr
Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst collaborates with leadership on monthly productivity, variance remediation, and the completion of annual operating budgets. They are also responsible for the month-end closing cycle, including reviewing financial data and maintaining departmental statistical records.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and possess at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel is required, while SQL experience and professional certifications like CPA or CMA are preferred.
Full description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00



Union Position:
No

Department Details
Summary
The overall function of the Financial Analyst role is the collaboration with managers, directors, and senior leadership on monthly productivity and remediation of variances, along with coordination on and completion of annual operating budgets. Responsible for month end closing cycle, including reviewing financial information, journal entries, and reviewing for accuracy.
Job Description
Other responsibilities within role include, but are not limited to: maintaining and reporting of management systems, reviewing all financial data for accuracy. Collaborates with accounting staff for fair financial representation. Maintains various departmental statistical and financial data. Projects may include evaluating the financial impact of new programs, preparing projections for new building projects, and other projects. Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards is required. The Financial Analyst is a professional role and must demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines, as well as taking the initiative in own professional development. Ability to interpret complex financial and accounting data. Must be self directed, autonomous and yet be able to work in an interdependent role. Must have excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to collaborate with managers. Attention to detail is essential. Work must be well documented. Must be able to communicate with all level of management and employees, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate computer skills, especially Excel. SQL experience preferred, but not required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.
Two years of experience required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or other professional certification is preferred, but not required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
