Financial Analyst III Fin Plan

Palomar Health is hiring a Financial Analyst III for Financial Planning in San Marcos, CA (onsite) to support financial feasibility, planning, and budget management across acute and skilled nursing service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze the financial condition of Palomar Health programs and facilities.
• Develop financial feasibility studies for proposed new programs and assess evaluations for existing programs.
• Support the strategic planning process.
• Assist with development and monitoring of multi-year financial plans and service lines.
• Prepare capital and operating budgets for Palomar Health acute and skilled nursing facilities.
• Track progress toward organizational financial goals related to long-range financial plans and annual operating budgets.
• Determine costs for providing specific health care services across a broad range of acute and skilled nursing services and service lines.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures and processes to achieve the least costly alternative.
• Monitor labor productivity and labor costs across a broad spectrum of departments within acute and skilled facilities.
• Use benchmark data to evaluate performance of current operations.
• Use experience and judgment to plan and complete a variety of complex tasks with a high degree of independence.
• May lead and mentor others within the Financial Planning department or health system.
• Serve as a resource to Palomar Health managers, directors, and executives regarding financial performance of operating units.
• Provide strong written and verbal communication due to frequent interaction with department leadership.
• Maintain compliance with Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, and applicable laws and standards.
• Carry out Palomar Health mission, vision, and quality commitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of Acute Health Care financial management
• Preferred Experience: 5 years of Acute Health Care financial management
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Language: Speak and read English at a level sufficient to perform the essential functions
• Computer Skills: Thorough knowledge of widely used PC software
• Office Equipment Knowledge: Standard office equipment (calculator, fax, photocopier)
• Technology/Software Skills: Personal computer and software skills including MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, and e-mail
• Windows Proficiency: Keyboarding and mouse or key functions (selecting items, dropdown menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying, and similar operations). Proficiency required upon employment or within the first two weeks.
• License: Valid Driver's License

Technologies

• MS Windows
• Excel
• Access
• Word
• Powerpoint
• internet
• e-mail

Department, Shift, and Schedule

• Department: Financial Planning
• Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)
• Hours per pay period: 80

Compensation and Posting Details

• Salary range: $44.84 - $67.34 (USD)
• Pay type: 44 - 67 per hourly
• Posting date: 08/20/2026