Finance Analyst
Avista Senior Living is seeking a FINANCIAL ANALYST to join our team.The Financial Analyst at Avista Senior Living plays a critical role in supporting financial planning, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making across our senior living communities. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, deal analysis, reporting, and performance analytics, with a strong focus on translating financial and operational data into actionable insights that improve community-level performance and overall portfolio results.The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare or senior living environment.BenefitsCompetitive salary with bonus structurePaid time offFull benefits package with health, dental, vision, and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program that includes free counseling for all employeesCareer and Job mentorshipKey ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & ForecastingLead and support the annual budgeting process across assigned communitiesAssist with monthly and quarterly forecasting, including variance analysis and updatesPartner with operators to ensure alignment between financial targets and operational expectationsPro-Forma & Deal Flow SupportBuild and maintain pro-forma financial models for acquisitions, new developments, and strategic initiativesSupport deal flow analysis, including scenario modeling and sensitivity testingEvaluate financial viability and performance expectations of potential opportunitiesData Analytics & Performance InsightsExecute data analytics projects to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers across communitiesDevelop actionable insights to support operational improvement and cost optimizationPartner with leadership to translate data into strategic recommendationsDashboard & KPI ReportingMaintain and analyze operational dashboards (including SeniorLytics or similar platforms)Monitor key performance indicators across occupancy, revenue, labor, and expensesEnsure data accuracy and consistency across reporting toolsFinancial ReportingPrepare recurring financial reports for leadership and operational teamsDevelop end-of-month financial commentary for communities, including variance explanations and key driversSupport executive reporting needs with clear, concise financial insightsCost Management & OptimizationIdentify cost reduction opportunities across labor, supplies, and operational expensesSupport implementation of cost control strategies in partnership with regional and community leadersTrack savings initiatives and measure financial impact over timeAd Hoc AnalysisSupport special projects, strategic initiatives, and executive requests as neededProvide financial modeling and analytical support for business decisionsQualificationsKey Competencies:Analytical thinking & data interpretationBusiness partnership mindsetAttention to detail & accuracyOwnership & accountabilityCross-functional collaborationContinuous improvement mindset