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Financial Planning Analyst

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $59,280–$96,928 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you created a map or visual to show demographic or market data.

What they are checking: Whether they can make data easy for leaders to understand, as the posting asks.

How do you explain a forecast to someone who doesn't work with numbers every day?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings clearly to non-finance leaders.

What would you do

A leader asks for an analysis by tomorrow, but the data is incomplete. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they deliver what they can and clearly state the limits of the data.

Two divisions want your help on urgent requests at the same time. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they manage competing requests openly with good customer service.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build a pro forma for opening a new outpatient clinic.

What they are checking: Whether they can structure volumes, revenue, costs and assumptions into a model leaders can trust.

How would you use demographic data to decide where Lurie Children's should place a new site?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect service area, population and provider data to a real decision.

How do you check your financial model for errors before sharing it?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that catch mistakes in formulas and assumptions.

What would you include in a quarterly report on a division's performance?

What they are checking: Whether they know which metrics show how a clinical division is doing.

What tools do you use for analysis and mapping, such as Excel, SQL or GIS software?

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on skills to do this work efficiently.

How does pediatric healthcare finance differ from adult healthcare, like a higher share of Medicaid?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the payer mix that shapes a children's hospital's finances.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location 680 Lake Shore Drive Job Description General Summary: Provides informational and analytical services in support of strategic initiatives and management decisions. Assists in the development of business plans and market information, while maintaining a high level of customer service. Essential Job Functions: • Provides data support for business planning and other management requests. • Provides financial analysis, including pro forma projections and financial modeling. • Provides service area information, including demographic information, forecasting, and provider information. • Prepares maps to demonstrate demographic data. • Prepares quarterly reporting on Division performance • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. • Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the role. • MBA or MHA preferred or in progress. • Minimum of two years of related experience in health care planning/marketing, hospital finance, or health care consulting. • Ability to work collaboratively with people from all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Will be expected to become proficient in Microsoft PowerBI, as well as in the decision support systems of the Hospital: Epic SlicerDicer, Strata, and Workday • Self-directed in developing new knowledge and skills. Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Pay Range $59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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