Financial Analyst at Esperanza Health Centers in Chicago,IL

Summary: Esperanza Health Centers is a vibrant, mission-driven community focused on providing compassionate healthcare. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to management to improve financial performance and support the organization's goals. Responsibilities: - Budgeting, Financial Data & Reporting workflow - Consolidate and analyze financial data (budget, financial statements, forecasts and revenue sources), taking into account company's goals and financial standing - Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports - Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis - Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison to budget and forecasts - Identify trends and recommend actions to senior management based on sound analysis - Analyze costs for each provider, including revenue per visit, annual visits, cost per slot, breakeven slots and cost of unbilled slots. Publish monthly provider productivity reports and other related reports - Prepare grant budgets, invoices, and reports - Monitor existing grants by comparing budget vs. actual expenditures, identifying potential grant underspending, and recommending solutions - Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance - Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the job function - Assist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets - Assist in audits - Gain and update job knowledge to remain current in the field Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics - Proficiency in downloading and manipulating large data sets - Analytical and critical thinking skills - Able to anticipate problems and implement mitigation strategies - Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must be open to feedback and mentoring - Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a larger team - Ability to multitask and meet deadlines - Must be detailed conscious and organized - Must possess excellent time management skills - Efficient, driven and willing to go the extra mile - Flexible and independent - 1 to 2 years of related experience, preferably in a non-profit or healthcare environment - Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Oracle/NetSuite, and Athena Health is a plus - 340B and PACE knowledge is a plus Required Skills: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Financial reporting, Financial modeling, Benchmarking, Process analysis, Grant budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook Benefits: BCBS Medical PPO Plans, Ameritas Dental & Eye Med Vision Coverage, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000/year), 10 Paid Holidays + 16 Days of Paid Time Off