Biomedical Informatics Senior Financial Analyst - HYBRID

Senior Financial Analyst

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Organization:
Biomedical Informatics

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead complex financial analyses to evaluate the viability of strategic initiatives, financial plans, and program investments. Working with a high degree of independence, you will apply financial principles and analytical rigor to build decision-ready reporting, monitor program performance, and support successful project implementation.

Duties/Tasks:

• Develop and deliver complex financial models and analyses to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Assess the financial feasibility and risk of proposed plans, programs, and initiatives.
• Translate financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders.
• Create reports, dashboards, and performance monitoring tools to track results post-implementation.
• Partner cross-functionally to support planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Academic research finance experience, including managing grant funds.
• Successful completion of Vanderbilt Health's Vanderbilt Program in Research Administration Development (VPRAD) certification program.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot and/or Claude).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Creative thinking and openness to innovative ideas.

Work Schedule and

Location:

Traditional daytime business hours, Monday–Friday.

Most duties may be performed remotely.

In-office presence strongly preferred 1–2 times monthly at 2525 West End Ave., Nashville, TN.

Additional Information:

This job posting may be used to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.