Financial Analyst (Strategic Finance)

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com . SUMMARY The Senior Financial Analyst partners with operational leaders and cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven strategic and financial decision‑making. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency and revenue growth through financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical insights. The ideal candidate brings experience from healthcare consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a related analytical environment and is motivated by the opportunity to move quickly, deliver measurable impact, and grow within a patient‑centric, physician‑led, high‑growth organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform financial analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives within the Ophthalmology business unit Develop, maintain, and enhance budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans using forward‑looking financial models Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers, translating findings into actionable recommendations Review monthly KPIs and financial results versus forecast, delivering detailed variance analysis and insights Partner with accounting to interpret financial results and connect outcomes to underlying business performance Support monthly business unit review presentations, clearly communicating financial insights to senior leadership Conduct ad hoc financial analysis related to the ophthalmology segment, including de novo initiatives, refinancing scenarios, and strategic modeling Ability to travel once per month to rotating leadership meeting locations. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to execute with precision, polish and persistence. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including comfort with large datasets. Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation—capable of simplifying complex analyses. Experience in healthcare services or multi-site operations. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Healthcare Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred: MHA, MBA, etc. 1+ years of work experience in healthcare consulting, investment banking, private equity, FP&A, or operations analytics. SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Advanced Excel and Power BI, familiarity with SQL preferred. LOCATION This position can be remote for candidates living in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, N. Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.