Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

The Senior Financial Analyst performs advanced and specialized financial analysis, budget planning, and related fiscal functions. Responsibilities include financial planning, forecasting, and modeling, as well as budget development, performance monitoring, management reporting, and benchmarking. The role also includes preparing in-depth analyses and high-level reports for executive review, providing leadership in fiscal planning processes, and recommending process enhancements for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly specialized and complex financial analysis, budget analysis, and related fiscal functions.
• Performs financial planning, forecasting and modeling, budget development, performance monitoring and management reporting and benchmarking.
• Prepares and provides complex analysis for review at the leadership and executive level.
• Provides leadership in the fiscal planning process and recommends process improvements.
• Supports modeling financial and business impacts.
• Assists in the development, implementation and management of financial systems, cost accounting systems and/or financial policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Collaborates with auditors and accountants to develop and maintain internal controls for compliance with state and internal audit standards.
• Provides information to internal/external auditors and management as requested.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of various financial reports, business plans and analyses for management.
• Develops and revises methodologies for forecasting cost and revenues; develops and maintains electronic system to track the deviations between budgeted forecast and actual levels.
• Develops or coordinates preparation of budgets, program narratives and finance plans; analyzes financial projections and assists managers in developing budget proposals.
• Participates in the design and implementation of budget and financial system improvements.
• Uses computer software to model resource scenarios.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates the preparation of financial analyses and reports including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses and other financial information for management.
• Creates cost-benefit analyses, identify resource allocations and equipment costs, create problem escalation plans, manage reporting processes, and establish timelines and milestones.
• Recommends procedures and implements corrective action wherever indicated in operations, areas out of compliance with policy, internal controls and accounting policies, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent education and experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a healthcare-related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with budgeting is preferred.
• Project analysis experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools is advantageous.
• Experience working with healthcare clinical and operational leadership is highly valued.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills for developing effective solutions to complex financial challenges.
• Ability to interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proficient in applying independent judgment to solve complex fiscal issues.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including summarizing data and presenting results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Expertise in evaluating how operations impacts budgets and funding.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements in healthcare.
• Familiarity with healthcare finance and reimbursement processes.
• Awareness of healthcare industry trends, new technologies, and market dynamics.
• Knowledge of financial systems and their application in managing and analyzing fiscal transactions.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable reports and presentations.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset in decision-making and operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Adept at using relevant applications and databases essential for the role.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment and demonstrating cultural sensitivity.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid position eligible, onsite in person 3 days per week.

Benefits:

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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