Financial Analyst at American College of Chest Physicians

Glenview, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Communication, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Microsoft Excel, ERP Software, Presentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Strategic Planning, KPI Monitoring, Scenario Planning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Position Summary CHEST is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Analyst to support the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and pricing functions. This individual will be instrumental in supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, multi-year strategic planning, pricing strategy assessments, and delivering financial insights that guide decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a solid financial background, excellent analytical skills, and a strategic mindset, along with the ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Demonstrate a passion for crushing lung disease and embody CHEST values: honor the team, act with integrity, leverage strengths, cultivate innovation, and have serious fun. Support the annual budgeting process, monthly reporting, forecasting, and long-range strategic financial planning efforts. Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools that deliver actionable insights to leadership. Support the development of presentations for senior management, the Finance Committee and the Board of Regent meetings. Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, assess growth opportunities, identify cost efficiencies, and recommend improvements. Conduct pricing analyses for products and services to inform value-based decisions and margin optimization. Assist business owners with competitive analysis, demand assumptions, and monitoring key performance metrics. Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of business development and strategic initiatives. Monitor KPIs and help develop strategies to improve overall financial performance. Research, recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and clarity of financial operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial plans align with organizational goals. Contribute to business case development for new products, including pricing strategy, margin philosophy, and financial impact assessments. Support system administration of the organization’s budgeting and forecasting platform, including system configuration, user security, reporting and functionality enhancements. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and modeling) and the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with ERP or budgeting software tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning, NetSuite) preferred. Experience with visualization and presentation tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Demonstrated process improvement mindset and initiative to challenge the status quo. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences. Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively across teams. High level of intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn new concepts quickly. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Benefits While we offer benefits that you’d expect from any forward-thinking, progressive organization, we offer a lot of extras too, including the standardization of a hybrid working environment. From tuition reimbursement to parental leave, we offer the benefits that you want most. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance*; flexible spending account*; long- term and short-term disability insurance; life/AD&D insurance Work/life Balance: 37.5-hour work week with flexible start times; Paid Time Off; Paid parental leave; Hybrid work environment; Paid holidays Giving and sharing: 401(k) with matching contribution from CHEST*; Health club and fitness reimbursement; Employee counseling program; Reimbursement for professional memberships; Tuition Reimbursement Office perks: Lunch & Learns; Annual Health Fair; Professional development courses; Volunteering opportunities; Annual Holiday Party; In-office “Busy Breaks” Additional Information The annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000 to USD $75,000. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. CHEST considers factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. CHEST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. At CHEST, our employees come from different backgrounds with various lived experiences and dynamic strengths. We strive to continuously improve our way of working to reflect our commitment to inclusion and equity and build a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. And that means we need you! Your experiences may only perfectly align with some qualifications listed in the job description. But if you are excited by this position, we highly encourage you to consider still applying. You may be just the right candidate to help us with our mission to improve patient care. This description was designed as a convenience to acquaint employees and managers with the essential elements of the position. It is solely to summarize basic duties, and it is not intended to be a contract or guarantee of employment or any specific terms or conditions of employment. *Participation is voluntary

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will support the annual budgeting process, monthly reporting, and long-range strategic financial planning. They will also conduct pricing analyses and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance and recommend improvements.