Finance Senior Specialist​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, and working at heights above four feet; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and working in confined spaces; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time), and risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May include some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs. This position is hybrid eligible.

Job Summary

The Financial Senior Specialist will support the Finance Director, as well as, the needs of Enterprise Leadership. This role will be expected to deliver value and drive alignment for enterprise-wide strategic imperatives. This role will coordinate, manage, and disseminate financial planning tools, calendars, and systems while optimizing existing practices and procedures. Other duties as assigned. This is a primarily a hybrid work position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must demonstrate the ability to conduct and interpret qualitative/quantitative analysis of finances and operative data.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

MBA in Finance or Health Administration preferred.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 11/15/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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• * Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in healthcare financial analysis, budgeting, or decision support.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please describe how your experience relates to this position.

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• * Provide a summary of your financial analytical background within Healthcare and/or another industry financial analytical background - include specific tasks and resources you utilized.

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