Financial Analyst

Department:
SOM KC Finance
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Financial Analytics

Position Title:
Financial Analyst

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for preparing and analyzing financial trends, and assisting with financial stewardship of School of Medicine (SOM) assets. The Financial Analyst will also be responsible for developing and improving financial reporting - working with SOM Finance and business partners to accurately track financial results.

The Financial Analyst will be expected to improve current processes, gain efficiencies, and add value by challenging data given, anticipate "next level" questions and prepare data accordingly.

The Financial Analyst participates in creating, monitoring, auditing and performing analytical budgetary functions for the School of Medicine's multi-million-dollar budget. Responsible for preparing, analyzing, and providing finance forecast projections monthly, quarterly, and on an ad hoc basis. Perform accounting functions utilizing multiple systems and applications to manage grants, billing, and other commitments with heavy emphasis on data analysis. Work with School of Medicine (SOM) Finance and business partners with a focus on exceptional customer service and support.

Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field; experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

Work Experience

Prior experience with data modeling.

Prior experience managing/analyzing data from multiple sources/systems.

Prior experience in Budgeting, Forecasting and Accounting.

Effective communication skills in conveying information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner as evidenced in the application materials.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree in a quantitative field.

Work Experience

Experience in Higher Education or Healthcare.

Knowledge in Workday ERP

Experience with Business Intelligence tool(s).

Skills

Ability to deliver comprehensive analysis with short timelines.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks, work independently, and adjust to changes in priority and scope of projects.

Job Duties Outlined:
Finance

Perform all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Participate in leading the effort of annual budget planning processes for all SOM departments, centers, institutes, and cores to include the School of Medicine Executive Dean's Offices.

Analyze operating results to evaluate performance and collaborate with internal and external teams to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies in the financials. Make recommendations for resolution and efficiency.

Assist in developing financial results and monitor forecasts for month, quarter, annual and ad hoc reporting review. Ensuring accurate and timely financial data.

Accounting/Administrative

Support the School of Medicine Dean's office and departments by serving as a subject matter expert for accounting processes, transfers, commitment(s) and adjustments such as: cost allocations (CA), payroll accounting adjustments (PAA), and accounting adjustments (AA), and Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable. Research and resolve any problems with funding. Adhere to and respect SOM standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all performance and practices.

Perform accurate and extensive data gathering, compilations, audit, and accounting functions that support the daily operations of the School of Medicine. Independently research, analyze and reconcile accounts. Prepare contracts, monitor compliance, billing, collections in collaboration with Legal Counsel and Institutional Finance. Provide internal and external customers courteous, efficient, precise, and prompt service meeting deadlines and deliverables as assigned.

Contribute to the efficient functioning of the School of Medicine Finance Office. These duties may include cross-training in tasks of other positions in the Finance office for backup purposes and assuming overflow work as well as supporting the development of strategic plans for operational activities. Engage in other tasks as necessary in support of the SOM Dean's Office Finance and Administration mission and vision.

Manage special projects as assigned by Directors and Assistant Deans.

HR/Administrative

Support all aspects of the SOM Dean's Administrative Office's human resource efforts as needed. Assisting with recruitment funding, proforma review and position management workflow processes as requested.

Professional Growth

Remain current and proficient in Microsoft Suite, Workday, QlikView, and One Solution (iFAS) enlist training to improve competency. Attend workshops, seminars, and specialized instruction to pursue professional growth as allowed. Strive for continuous process improvement.

Communications

Exhibit exceptional communication, high energy, driven, internally motivated while serving customers with integrity, client focus, and excellence. Have a collaborative "win-win" attitude.

Perform other duties as assigned

ANTICIPATED SALARY: $75,000 to $95,000 commensurate with experience

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. Additional information can be found at https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html .

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Pay Range:
$75,000.00 - $115,000.00
Minimum
$75,000.00
Midpoint
$95,000.00
Maximum
$115,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Financial-Analyst_JR005565 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005565.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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