Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

What you will be doing:

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the forecasting and budgeting of the Company by compiling, entering, and analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, identifying trends, and recommending actions to address opportunities. The Senior Financial Analyst works closely with assigned business areas to gather the necessary information in order to provide variance analysis, and enter revenue, expense, capital, and headcount forecast updates into the system.

Additionally, this role will support the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis with ad-hoc projects related to financial modeling, data compiling, and preparing presentation materials. This includes analysis and commentary regarding quarterly earnings packages and the annual budget process.

Key Responsibilities

Forecast and Budget

• 70%

• Responsible for the monthly forecasting process for specific business units, including methodology, schedule & communication.

• Analyze and update Revenue, Expense and Capital forecasting methodology and recommend best practices.

• Review and analyze monthly results compared to forecast, provide insight into driving factors.

• Provide forecast data and communicate with key stakeholders as necessary.

• Update and maintain complex models for revenue and expense forecasting.

• Develop forecasting models for new projects or areas of focus.

• Manage budget iterations and work with key stakeholders to adjust projections, as needed.

Business Unit Support and Other Activities- 30%

• Provide strategic support to business unit leaders to enable decision making, including communication and discussion on financial performance through ad hoc analysis and accurate forecasts/budgets.

• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency.

• Assist with special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience

• 4 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of accounting practices.

• Ability to perform and document internal controls related to FP&A processes.

• Solid understanding of financial statements, concepts, and modeling with the ability to grasp business strategies, understand and forecast revenue, expenses, capital, and headcount.

• Strong analytical capabilities to identify trends and recommend actions.

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and willingness to shift priorities and excel in time management.

• Strong communication skills and ability to convey details to upper management in a clear and concise manner.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required. 5 years is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $64,000 - $118,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, and 2022 and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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