Financial Analyst - Budgeting and Forecasting

Job Summary

The System Planning Financial Analyst supports enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and analysis initiatives across the health system. This role focuses on execution, data analysis, and coordination in support of the annual budget, rolling forecast, and strategic planning processes.

The analyst works under established governance and methodologies, partnering with Corporate FP&A and regional finance teams to produce accurate, timely, and consistent planning deliverables. This role is well-suited for a developing FP&A professional building system-level experience.

Essential Functions

• Support preparation of system annual budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses under defined assumptions and timelines.

• Perform detailed financial and operational analyses, including variance and trend analysis, to support planning discussions.

• Maintain and update planning models, templates, and reports in Adaptive Planning, Excel, and related tools.

• Assist with consolidation, validation, and reconciliation of regional and functional planning submissions.

• Prepare input and supporting materials for presentations, dashboards, and leadership reviews.

• Help document planning assumptions, timelines, and process guidance.

• Collaborate with Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, and Data & Analytics teams to support aligned inputs to the planning process.

• Identify data issues or process gaps and escalate appropriately.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

• 1 plus years of experience in financial planning & analysis, healthcare finance, or corporate FP&A (health system experience strongly preferred).

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency. 
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, system-level environment with multiple stakeholders. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance leaders.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a planning-driven environment.

• Intellectual curiosity and a process-improvement mindset; comfortable navigating ambiguity during large-scale transformations.

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, healthcare finance, or corporate    FP&A (health system experience strongly preferred).

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Financial Planning and Analysis - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.