Financial Analyst

Department

85000 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Deans Office

Full time

Yes

40

Monday - Friday / 8am to 5pm

$32.45 - $48.70

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, cost reports, and statistical data
• Develop and maintain cash forecasting, capital planning, and treasury models
• Conduct benchmarking, KPI analysis, and variance reporting
• Support budgeting, cost accounting, and productivity standards
• Perform ad‑hoc analyses (e.g., program reviews, reconciliation variances, business development assessments)
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Mentor accounting staff and support financial systems training
• Research and document technical accounting issues
• Present complex financial information to senior leadership
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders
• May lead or coordinate financial projects

None Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
• Proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and BI tools

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Performs advanced financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision‑making across healthcare, academic, and corporate operations. Provides senior leadership with insights into financial performance, budgeting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.