Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) serves as a key partner to the Finance team, responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial insights and analytics. This role combines traditional FP&A responsibilities with deep expertise in the physician compensation model, supporting both strategic decision-making and operational execution.

The position will perform financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis while acting as the backup subject matter expert for physician compensation, including modeling, physician payroll, earnings calculations, and related accounting activities for approximately 150 physicians.

Location: Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the Buffalo Admin Office.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review monthly financial results and key operational metrics
• Perform variance and trend analysis; clearly explain drivers of changes
• Develop and maintain financial models linking operational and financial performance
• Partner with stakeholders (Operations, Revenue Cycle, Accounting, HR) to:
  • Enhance benchmarking
  • Build dashboards and reporting tools
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting & forecast processes, including revenue, labor expense, physician compensation and FTE projections
• Participate in annual budget development, aligning financial planning with strategic priorities
• Identify, quantify, and communicate:
  • Risks
  • Opportunities not reflected in forecasts/budgets
• Consolidate and present results to leadership

Ad-Hoc Analysis & Strategic Support

• Support Denovo activity, including:
  • Financial modeling
  • Financial statement review
• Prepare reporting and presentations:
  • Assist with monthly business reviews
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Physician Compensation

• Serve as the backup subject matter expert for physician compensation
• Calculate and validate monthly physician earnings for payroll processing
• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly compensation models
• Interpret and apply physician employment contracts
• Maintain:
  • FTE schedules
  • Compensation structures
  • Expense allowances
• Prepare compensation and fringe-related journal entries
• Review and reclass compensation-related expenses booked by other teams
• Provide documentation and support for external audits (quarterly physician comp audits)
• Respond to physician inquiries regarding compensation

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Experience

• 5–8+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Compensation modeling
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • Accounting and journal entries
• Experience working with large datasets, financial systems, and reporting tools

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced/expert Excel skills (modeling, large data sets, automation preferred)
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and translate into financial outputs
• Strong communication skills:
  • Ability to simplify complex financial information
  • Comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• Experience with enterprise systems and data warehouses
• Highly organized with strong follow-through on deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional partnership experience

Role Mix

• ~70–80% Traditional FP&A functions
• ~20–30% Physician Compensation