Senior Finance Business Partner

Building Location:

Peerless Building

Department:

2047000 FINANCE OPERATIONS - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Serves as key financial business partner in assigned areas of responsibility. Provides support and advice in the strategic and operational decision making through insights that drive better business performance. Supports and reinforces key initiatives within the Finance department through education and communication with operational leaders. Supports the business to raise standards in key decision areas, taking a forward-looking view supported by a rich consulting toolkit and high emotional intelligence to help articulate different options and influence decisions. Performs a broad range of financial analysis and business plan responsibilities for assigned areas. Responsibilities include: Proactively conducting complex financial analysis on performance and potential new business activities; coordinating and performing a variety of complex financial analysis; serves as support for activities relating to physician compensation and production analysis as assigned; developing and maintaining analytical methodologies, tools, and data; providing technical expertise to other staff involved in data analysis; acting as a liaison between finance and operational leaders to ensure they have relevant tools and data and understand how to use them; Guiding the annual operating budget process to ensure timely and accurate fiscal planning; Reviews budget variances and works with leaders to ensure compliance.

Analysts in senior roles primarily support Vice Presidents and senior leadership across the organization. In a senior role, analysts are expected to serve the organization as technical and subject matter expert for areas in which they work. Senior analysts work with a high level of independence and are expected to provide input and guidance to other members of the Finance team. They are often required to lead projects, develop and implement new methodologies and make recommendations to improve both the business and processes within the Finance team. They lead and work on highly complex projects with large degrees of risk and scope, often serving in the role of project manager.

Analysts in senior level roles may provide day to day leadership and direction to assigned team members and participate in the annual performance review process. Senior analysts provide accurate and timely feedback to team members on their work performance, accomplishments and opportunities. Senior analysts are skilled in coaching team members to achieve optimal performance. In addition, senior analysts are expected to contribute to the team by serving the organization as technical and subject matter expert for areas in which they work. They primarily support Vice Presidents and senior leadership across the organization. They are often required to lead projects, develop and implement new methodologies and make recommendations to improve both the business and processes within the Finance team. They lead and work on highly complex projects with large degrees of risk and scope and are able to make assignments to team members with the appropriate scope and complexity, ensuring adequate resources and support are available.

Education Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, healthcare administration or related field.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:00

Shift End Time:

5:00

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$80,995.20 - $121,492.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.