Michigan State University
Financial Analyst II
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Hybrid - East Lansing, MI
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Finance
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June 11th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
MSU Health Care is hiring a Financial Analyst II to perform advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting that support strategic decision-making across the organization. The role involves partnering with operational leaders to analyze financial performance, develop shared funding models, and provide actionable recommendations to improve organizational efficiency and profitability.
Highlights
- Prepare and analyze financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
- Monitor financial performance and shared funding, investigating variances from budgets and forecasts.
- Assist in business case preparation, capital requests, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, productivity, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure financial data accuracy through reconciliation and validation.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Requires 3-5 years of related financial experience or CPA registration; knowledge equivalent to a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience with word processing, office management, spreadsheet, and accounting software is required.
- Prior health care experience and strong financial planning, analysis, and communication skills are preferred.
Financial Analyst II Full Description
Position Summary
Summary:
The Financial Analyst II is responsible for performing advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support organizational decision-making. This position analyzes financial performance, identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, develops the shared funding models, and provides recommendations to leadership. The Financial Analyst II works independently on complex assignments, collaborates with operational leaders, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data while supporting strategic and operational initiatives.
Key Reponsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to drive profitability and performance improvements.
- Monitor financial performance, analyzed and reports on shared funding, and investigates variances from budget and forecast targets.
- Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering clear recommendations to executive leadership.
- Provide operational and financial insights to department leaders and senior management.
- Assist in the preparation of business cases, capital requests, and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, productivity, and key performance indicators.
- Ensure data accuracy through reconciliation and validation of financial information.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance financial performance and efficiency.
- Prepare presentations and reports for executive leadership.
- Analyze clinic, department, or service line financial performance.
- Monitor productivity metrics, reimbursement trends, and revenue cycle indicators.
- Support operational leaders with staffing, volume, and profitability analyses.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting or Finance with relevant course work in Computer Science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional financial statement preparation including cost accounting or auditing or registration as a Certified Public Accountant; requires experience in word processing, office management, spreadsheet, and accounting software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Budget development and management
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Collaborative and customer-service-oriented approach
- Prior health care experience preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover letter
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://healthcare.msu.edu/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 06/16/2026 at 11:55 PM
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