Associate Financial Analyst, FP&A & Variance Analysis
Overview
Associate Financial Analyst supporting finance functions at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals with routine financial analyses, reports, and forecasts that inform business planning and performance management. You'll assist with monthly close and variance analysis, identify trends, risks, and opportunities across revenue and expense drivers, and work with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs and validate assumptions. This role sharpens foundational finance skills and business acumen within a structured, health-system environment, with opportunities to contribute to automation and standardization initiatives.
What You'll Do8
- 1Prepare standard management reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.
- 2Collect inputs, maintain templates, and consolidate submissions for budget and forecast cycles.
- 3Perform routine variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; escalate notable drivers and anomalies to leadership.
- 4Maintain and update basic financial models to support forecasting, headcount planning, and expense tracking.
- 5Partner with accounting and business teams to validate financial data, reconcile key metrics, and support close-related activities.
- 6Prepare ad hoc analyses for operational decisions, including trend analysis, cost reviews, and scenario comparisons.
- 7Document assumptions, methodologies, and process steps to promote transparency, repeatability, and audit readiness.
- 8Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying reporting or process inefficiencies and assisting with automation and standardization initiatives.
Requirements8
- 1Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 2Less than 1 year of experience; broad theoretical knowledge in financial planning and analysis typically obtained through advanced education.
- 3Ability to apply foundational finance concepts to prepare routine variance analyses, forecasts, and performance summaries with attention to detail.
- 4Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel) to organize data, build basic models, and create clear tables and charts.
- 5Working knowledge of financial statements and core accounting concepts to interpret results and support data validation.
- 6Ability to communicate financial information clearly in writing and verbally, tailoring detail to the audience and purpose.
- 7Ability to manage multiple deadlines, follow established processes, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.
- 8Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to gather inputs, confirm assumptions, and resolve data questions.
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