Senior Financial Analyst - Budget and Decision Support

Job Description

Job Description

The Financial Analyst – Budget & Decision Support provides critical financial, statistical, and operational analysis to support effective planning, decision-making, and cost containment across the organization. This role combines budgeting expertise with decision support functions, assisting leadership in evaluating performance, identifying opportunities, and developing strategies to improve financial and operational outcomes. The analyst works collaboratively with department heads, physicians, and senior management to deliver data-driven insights, forecasts, and reporting tools that guide business development and strategic planning.

**Hybrid role considered for qualified candidate***

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• We provide assistance with finding housing on Catalina Island
• PPO Health Insurance
• PPO Dental
• PPO Vision
• EAP 
• HSA
• 403b retirement
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical Illness, cancer coverage
• Vacation and Sick benefits for all Full-time positions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and variance monitoring.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, ROI analysis, and statistical decision-support techniques.
• Ability to create, maintain, and present dashboards, scorecards, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, revenue cycle management, and financial regulations preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and prepare concise and accurate financial reports.
• Ability to understand, develop, and enhance computer spreadsheet applications for specific financial modeling, with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems, revenue cycle management, and healthcare financial regulations.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• 3–5 years of financial analysis, budgeting, or decision support experience required.
• Prior healthcare finance experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial modeling, dashboards, and reporting tools desirable.

CIH is an equal opportunity employer.