Financial Analyst II, Hybrid, Baptist Jacksonville

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Financial Analyst II, Hybrid, Baptist Jacksonville The Financial Analyst II supports the organization’s financial planning, budgeting, and analysis activities by assisting with the preparation of operating and capital budgets, researching financial variances, and providing analytical support to leadership.

This role partners with department management to develop budgets, analyze financial trends, and provide insights to support effective decision-making and fiscal management.

Job Responsibilities

Assists the Budget Manager in the preparation, development, and maintenance of operating and capital budgets. Partners with department leaders and management to support the development of accurate and effective budget plans. Researches and analyzes account variances to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

Reviews monthly financial variance reports and provides analysis regarding budget performance and financial trends. Identifies key drivers impacting budget needs and assists with forecasting and financial planning activities. Prepares financial reports, analyses, and presentations to support operational and strategic initiatives.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and analyze financial data. Provides recommendations based on financial analysis to assist leadership with decision-making. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Experience Requirements: 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or a related area required.

5+ years of financial experience required. Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and budget development processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Experience supporting operating and capital budget processes. 3-5 years healthcare finance experience preferred. Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting platforms. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required. Primary Location: Downtown - 841 Building