Financial Analyst - Entry Level

We're looking for a Financial Analyst who brings a natural curiosity, an eagerness to learn, and a drive to jump in and support the team. If you enjoy uncovering insights, connecting the dots, and collaborating with others to solve problems, this could be the perfect fit.

Work Location : This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office presence in our corporate office in Mendota Heights, MN.

In this role, you'll play an important part in shaping the financial story of our franchise management organization. Working closely with our FP&A team, you'll support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a network of 200+ independently owned franchise locations. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn from a collaborative team, and help build scalable, data-driven financial practices that fuel our growth.

Ellie Mental Health is a fast-growing company on a mission to transform the way communities experience mental health care-making it more approachable, accessible, and effective for all. Founded by clinicians on the principle of destigmatizing mental health, we are committed to breaking down barriers and finding innovative ways to improve access to care. As we expand across the country, we are proud to partner with local leaders who share our vision of creating positive change in their communities.

Ellie is the first national franchise brand in the mental health space. As a franchise management organization, we partner with entrepreneurs across the country to open and operate independently owned clinics that provide a wide-range of mental health services.

What You'll Do

• Complete and summarize ad hoc financial analyses to support of FP&A and business priorities
• Coordinate the drafting and completion of detailed monthly financial reports and presentation materials used for monthly updates and quarterly Board of Directors meetings
• Support budget and quarterly forecast processes, ensuring timely, accurate inputs from cross-functional teams.
• Build and report on budget group level financial reports that will facilitate monthly performance reviews
• Develop variance analyses to explain differences between actual, budget, and forecast results.
• Monitor KPIs, business trends, and key drivers of franchise and corporate financial performance.
• Partner with FP&A team to create and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Assist in benchmarking franchise performance across locations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare data-driven insights and recommendations for leadership to support decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis support for new initiatives, special projects, and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency through automation and improved tools.

What We're Looking For

What We Offer :

Compensation : $70-80k annually, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Ellie Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.