Finance Management Associate
Join us on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industry
Encompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you'll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.
Position Purpose
The Finance Management Associate ("FMA") is an entry-level position for recent college graduates with a finance-related degree that is designed to develop the next generation of financial leaders at Encompass Health. The role is part of an 18-24 month rotational program that will see the associate spend time in key areas including Strategic Planning, Development, Corporate Finance/Treasury, and Investor Relations. During this time, they will build finance skills, establish cross-functional relationships, and work on high-visibility projects. At the end of the rotations, the associate will be placed into a full-time role within one of the finance functions.
Role Responsibilities & Tasks
- Serve as an active contributor on high-visibility projects by partnering with executive and department leaders to support growth initiatives, decision-making, and enterprise priorities.
- Support planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and performance reporting, while developing a strong understanding of the company's financial drivers and value creation model.
- Gain exposure to external-facing activities such as investor communications, earnings preparation, joint venture meetings, and real estate identification.
- Build a strong professional network by engaging with peers, mentors, and leaders across the Finance function and broader organization.
- Demonstrate increasing ownership and accountability by independently working through professional certifications offered by the Corporate Finance Institute.
- Complete special projects and additional assignments from the SVP of Finance as needed to support evolving priorities and objectives.
- Continuously assess the established training and work processes to identify, develop, and drive efficiencies for the future of the FMA program.
- Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and financial best practices by applying external knowledge to internal analysis and recommendations.
- Permanently place in one of the departments after the completion of the rotational program.
- This is an in-office position at our Home Office in Birmingham, AL.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience required
A little about us
We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.
Our benefits start day one
- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.