Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Financial Analyst Intern supports the System Finance with operational and/or strategic finance priorities. The objective of our financial analyst internship program is to impart real world experience and identify talent for our expanding financial analysis needs. This role provides hands-on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and healthcare finance operations while working under the guidance of experienced financial analysts and finance leadership. The intern will gain practical experience applying academic concepts in a real-world healthcare environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist with routine financial tasks such as data collection, basic variance analysis, and report preparation.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and service line analysis.
• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by gathering data and preparing supporting schedules.
• Compile and organize financial and operational data to support decision-making.
• Help prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including basic variance explanations and KPI tracking.
• Support cost accounting and productivity analysis through data validation and reconciliations.
• Assist with business cases for new programs, services, and capital investments by preparing financial inputs.
• Provide analytical support for payer reimbursement and contract modeling projects under supervision.
• Collaborate with Finance team members on special projects and ad hoc analyses.
• Participate in meetings with Finance and operational teams for learning and exposure purposes.
• Adhere to organizational policies related to confidentiality, data security, and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably currently enrolled in a school of higher education. Preferably currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: None required; preferred at least Six (6) months of related experience or training in area of internship. Prior internship, coursework, or academic projects involving financial analysis, accounting, or data analysis preferred.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong worth ethic and willingness to learn at an accelerated pace.
• Willingness to embrace TMC Health’s cultural values: Practice Kindness, Speak-up, Elevate Together, and Be Curious.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and exposure to financial modeling concepts preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and budgeting principles.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and summarize findings.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured, supervised environment.
• Interest in healthcare finance and analytics.
• Exposure to ERP systems or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus but not required.