Financial Analyst

Description

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own - STRIDE is the place for you.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position is primarily remote; however, occasional onsite attendance may be required for training or other business needs. Candidates must reside in Colorado and be able to report to a STRIDE location when required.

Summary

The Financial Analyst works under the direction of the Director – Financial Planning & Analysis to support the organization’s financial health, compliance, and strategic planning. The role is responsible for supporting business areas through financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; to provide financial insights that support decision-making and organizational sustainability. The position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial and operational information to management and others within the organization on a periodic and ad-hoc basis. This position requires an individual with a strong work ethic, a team player with the ability to work across departments, and the ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Delivers actionable insights, enabling improved financial decision making. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create financial models and dashboards, analyze financial and operational metrics, and prepare reports for business decision support as needed. 
• Identify, develop, maintain, and prepare internal and external financial reports as needed. 
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast. 
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. 
• Perform monthly financial reviews with department leaders to identify areas of opportunity as well as successes to share across the organization.  
• Support budgeting and forecasting projects, including organizational, program, and grant budgets. 
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, dashboards and workflows. 
• Monitor financial systems for optimization and process improvement opportunities. 
• Support the overall business intelligence needs of the organization in partnership with Business Intelligence 
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and other duties as required. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

STRIDE Values

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE – our patients are the center of our work. 
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported. 
• Value: We respond to patients’ needs by providing effective, affordable care. 
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or equivalent experience. Advanced degree and/or certifications (CPA, MBA, CFA) preferred. 
• Minimum 2 years related experience. 
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database skills. 
• Experience developing and implementing processes and procedures. 
• FQHC/Healthcare/Non-Profit experience preferred. 
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI. 
• Experience with EPIC.  

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• CPA or CFA preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical and Financial Modeling skills – the ability to compile information requiring combinations of data from multiple sources, and to work with numbers, formulas and financial concepts. 
• Intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous improvement, personally and with work assignments. 
• Superior comprehension and communication skills, both verbal and written, and possess a track record of quality workmanship. 
• Coordinate multiple projects and follow through to completion. 
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a variety of team environments. 
• Strong analytical skills, an eye for details. 
• Well organized, able to prioritize conflicting demands, and able to work within tight deadlines. 
• Results-oriented and equally comfortable working under minimal supervision or in a group environment. 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information. 
• Ability to write SQL queries to create custom reports. 
• Ability to create Data Models and Data Visualizations using a BI tool, such as Power BI or Tableau. 

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Compliance with employee health policies and procedures, including annual influenza (flu) vaccination or provide a medical/religious exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

We offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 - $90,000, depending on your experience.

This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training. 

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options 
• 401(k) with matching 
• Work-life balance 
• NHSC Loan Repayment 
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)  
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more 

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment:

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing. 

 Applicants will be considered until the position is filled