Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst I

Location:

Midtown

Org Unit:
Surgery Finance

Weekly

Hours:

35.00

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Salary Range: $75,900.00 – $85,400.00

Responsible for the financial monitoring, analyzing, reconciliation and reporting of departmental financial activities, sponsored program grants, departmental research, clinical trials, industrial agreements and/or other restricted accounts as relevant.

• Develop financial forecasts and/or business plans as needed. Prepare prospective and retrospective financial analyses; coordinate business plan development; develop revenue, compensation and/or expense assumptions.
• Manage operating and/or capital budgets as needed. Review budget proposals for governmental, industry-based and/or private funding initiatives.
• Design complex, multilayered financial models to forecast profit/loss statements for faculty recruits, studies, new ventures and/or routine department operations.
• Create financial and management routine and ad‑hoc reports and analyses: design and review financial, budget, operating and other statistical reports. Independently investigate, explain and correct discrepancies, variances and deficits.
• Responsible for reimbursement/disbursement activities as needed.
• Educate faculty and staff on proper accounting procedures. Audit operations to ensure compliance; track issues until satisfactorily resolved.
• Track and record financial activity within the enterprise financial system, databases and/or spreadsheets.
• Coordinate process improvement projects; recommend actions to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Healthcare related field preferred.

Approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in administration/financial management.

• Experience with in an academic medical center setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Experience designing and developing financial models.
• Detail oriented and superb organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidential and professional relationships with a variety of personnel.

None specified.

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