Financial Assistant Jobs in Sandpoint, ID (NOW HIRING)

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we're not just invested in our patients we're invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

A Kaniksu Community Health Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions. This role analyzes financial performance, identifies trends and variances, and provides data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making. The Financial Analyst works closely with department leaders to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and improve financial processes.

A typical day of the Financial Analyst might include;

• Develop and maintain annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with department managers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
• Investigate significant variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process across departments.
• Assist managers in developing realistic and data-driven budgets.
• Update forecasts throughout the year based on changing business conditions.
• Support long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and management dashboards.
• Develop ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Present financial findings in a clear and understandable manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for leadership.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, labor costs, productivity, and operational metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct profitability and cost-benefit analysis for new initiatives.
• Utilize financial modelling to evaluate strategic decisions.
• Serve as a financial resource to department leaders.
• Provide guidance on financial policies, budgeting, and expenditure management.
• Assist operational leaders in understanding financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support business cases and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses.
• Ensure financial analyses comply with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Recommend and implement improvements to budgeting and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial models and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 35 years of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or accounting experience.
• Experience performing detailed variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting operational leaders with financial reporting.
• Healthcare or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, look-ups, financial models, and complex formulas.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Work Schedule:

Full Time

No. of Hours/week - 40

Monday to Thursday