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Financial Analyst Senior

Endeavor Health · IL · $35.85–$55.57 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a financial model you built that changed a decision.

What they are checking: Whether their analysis has actually moved decisions, not just filled reports.

How would you explain a variance to a nurse manager who isn't comfortable with finance?

What they are checking: Whether they can make financial information useful to clinical leaders in plain language.

What would you do

A senior leader asks you to make the forecast look better before a board meeting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the integrity of the numbers while helping leaders tell an honest story.

You get three urgent requests from different leaders on the same day. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they sort by business impact and deadlines and communicate clearly instead of overpromising.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build an annual hospital budget, starting from volume assumptions.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that hospital budgets begin with patient volumes and flow through to revenue, staffing and expenses.

Labor costs came in well over budget this month. How do you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can break a variance into volume, rate and mix and find what actually drove it.

How do payer mix changes affect a hospital's net revenue?

What they are checking: Whether they understand healthcare revenue, contractual allowances and how Medicare and Medicaid differ from commercial.

What KPIs would you track for a hospital, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they know meaningful metrics like cost per case, length of stay and days cash on hand.

How would you evaluate whether a new service line or piece of equipment is worth the investment?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a sound business case with realistic volumes, revenue and payback.

What tools do you use for modeling and reporting, and how comfortable are you with large data sets?

What they are checking: Whether their Excel and data skills are strong enough for advanced analysis without heavy support.

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The full job description

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Hourly Pay Range: $35.85 - $55.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Financial Analyst Senior • Location: Arlington Heights, IL • Full-Time • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30pm • Required Travel: as needed Job Summary Seeking a highly experienced and skilled Financial Analyst Senior to join our finance team. The Financial Analyst Senior will play a pivotal role in providing advanced financial analysis, strategic insights, and decision support to help drive the financial success of our hospital. If you are a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in healthcare finance, we encourage you to apply. What you will do: • Lead complex financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. • Analyze revenue and expense trends, variances, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights. • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that support the hospital's mission • and goals. • Provide financial expertise and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. • Oversee the development, monitoring, and management of the hospital's annual budget. • Ensure budget alignment with organizational objectives and assist in budgetary control efforts. • Generate comprehensive financial reports for senior management, department heads, and external stakeholders. • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and operational • efficiency. • Collaborate with department leaders to implement cost-saving initiatives. • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support capital investment decisions, service line • profitability analysis, and strategic planning. • Manage and maintain financial databases and systems to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. • Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance reporting capabilities. • Assist in financial audits and ensure adherence to healthcare financial regulations and standards. • Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures. • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior financial analysts as needed. • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource within the finance department. What you will need: • Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance Required, Masters Preferred • Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Preferred • Experience: 5+ Progressive financial analysis experience, with a strong background in healthcare finance. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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