Business Analyst, Senior Lurie Children's Medical Group

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Healthcare Administration required.

Minimum two years experience in business analytics financial modeling or healthcare operations preferable in academic medical center or physician practice preferred.

Location: Lurie Childrens Hospital Main Campus Downtown Chicago

Schedule: Hybrid (3-4 days in office) Business hours

General Summary:

The Senior Business Analyst provides advanced analytical and operational support to Lurie Childrens Medical Group (LCMG) enabling data-driven decision-making and performance improvement across departments and divisions. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations and Analytics this role serves as a key partner to LCMG and Department leadership by developing financial models analyzing complex datasets and creating actionable insights related to financial performance resource utilization and growth initiatives. The Senior Business Analyst plays a central role in advancing LCMGs business intelligence capabilities and supporting initiatives that improve efficiency financial outcomes and quality of care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads the preparation analysis and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports for LCMG departments and divisions identifying key trends risks and opportunities.
• Partners with Department and Division Administrators to evaluate business performance conduct variance analyses and develop recommendations to improve efficiency cost management and volume growth.
• Supports LCMG Leadership and Department Leaders in the preparation and coordination of annual budgets and long-range financial forecasts within both the Hospital and University systems.
• Designs and maintains advanced dashboards visualizations and models to monitor departmental metrics physician productivity and fiscal year goals.
• Provides in-depth analyses supporting compensation reviews market comparisons recruitment planning and business case development.
• Collaborates with the Business Operations Consultant and Director to support ongoing improvements to the Faculty and Provider Hub ensuring accuracy of data and alignment with LCMG policies.
• Leads or contributes to special projects that improve reporting systems analytical processes and the integration of financial and operational data across teams.
• Provides consultative support to committees and initiatives including the Revenue Cycle Committee and Finance Committee helping translate analytical findings into actionable strategies.
• Prepares executive-level presentations and briefing materials for LCMG Leadership to support strategic planning budget discussions and performance reviews.
• Upholds Lurie Childrens service principles with a focus on innovation collaboration and service excellence.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Healthcare Administration or a related field required; Masters degree (MBA MHA MPP or related) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in business analytics financial modeling or healthcare operations preferably in an academic medical center or physician practice environment.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to perform complex financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables) and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear actionable insights for leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative and independence in managing projects and meeting deadlines across multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and process improvement orientation.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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