Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Department: Finance
Reports To: Director of Strategic Finance & Analysis
Location: Optima Dermatology Practice Support Center

About Optima Dermatology:

At Optima Dermatology, our mission to revolutionize skin care is made possible by a world-class, mission-driven team that’s passionate about improving patients’ lives. We foster a collaborative, fun, and hardworking environment where you’ll work alongside amazing colleagues who support your growth and development.

Position Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in financial analysis who is eager to grow and contribute to strategic business decisions. You will support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and data analysis efforts, helping to drive insights across the organization.

This role will report to the Director of Strategic Finance and Analytics, with oversight from the Senior Financial Analyst and routine exposure to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Conduct variance analysis to monitor financial performance and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development of long-term financial projections and planning models.
• Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Reporting & Data Analysis:

• Produce and maintain key financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and identify performance drivers.
• Build and update financial models to support business initiatives, investments, and operational planning.
• Maintaining and improving the analytics suite that contains key metrics utilized by all functions of the business.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as needed across departments.

Cross-Functional Support:

• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., operations, marketing, and product) to support strategic initiatives with financial insights.
• Contribute to business case development for projects and investments.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Help improve budgeting and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in leveraging tools and systems to automate recurring reporting tasks.
• Contribute ideas for improving financial operations and data quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related roles. For the right candidate, a recent college graduate can be acceptable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling); familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Salesforce, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A creative problem solver, willing to investigate new topics when the path-forward may be unclear at the start.
• Possesses a curiosity for learning new tools and systems.
• Experience in healthcare or a regulated industry is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, high-impact finance team with visibility across the entire business.
• Opportunity to grow your career through hands-on experience and mentorship with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your insights directly influence strategy.