Senior Financial/Business Analyst – Colorado Springs

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics

Official Title: Business Services Senior Professional or Principal Professional

Working Title: Senior Financial/Business Analyst – Colorado Springs

Position #00795977 – Requisition #27844

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers  *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012—covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children’s Hospital Colorado  – that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The Department of Pediatrics has an opening for a full-time open rank University Staff (unclassified) Senior Financial/Business Analyst – Colorado Springs position.

Jobs in this career family provide general business operations of the organization or a combination of operational responsibilities covering multiple career families.  Functions include institutional research, statistical analysis, policy development and review, strategic planning, and broad unit business operations such as parking and transportation services, risk management, childcare services, real estate and property management, retail services or job responsibilities that combine fiscal, HR and operational management responsibilities.

Nature of Work

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business services team in the University of Colorado School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics at the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Anschutz Medical Campus fosters collaboration among students, researchers, and clinicians in one of the largest academic health centers in the nation. Campus architecture and state-of-the-art technology bridge education and research with two world-class hospitals: University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado.  The Department of Pediatrics includes 25 sections, 18 programs and 3 affiliates with approximately 1,200 faculty and staff.   

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking applications for a Senior or Principal Financial/Business Analyst – Colorado Springs. This full-time (1.0 FTE), University Staff (non-classified) position will serve as a key resource to Colorado Springs-based faculty in support of accounting and financial activities and related business functions including financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and business planning. The Department currently has 100 Colorado Springs-based clinical faculty members with planned growth in several areas in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado (Colorado Springs).

The person in this role will work closely and collaboratively with the Department (Directors and Business Managers), CU Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado-Colorado Springs personnel to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient business services in support of Departmental faculty. The position is responsible for understanding the complexities, systems and the funds flow between the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and CU Medicine while supporting a variety of financial and business analysis tasks to provide accurate and timely requests for financial data, analysis, projections, and various projects. 

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Manager of Business Operations – Colorado Springs.

Examples of Work Performed

Business Services Senior Professional Level:

• Partner with the Manager of Business Operations to provide oversight of the departmental income statements and fund accounts by ensuring accuracy, performing analysis, and presenting summary to leaders
• Provide financial and business analysis related to strategy and planning, cost containment, and efficiency opportunities
• Assist in the development of financial and data analysis tools, reports, and dashboards to be used in the quarterly or ad hoc review of business performance
• Analyze and present clinical productivity data using analysis and technical skillset to provide insight into the business and financial performance
• Assisting the Manager of Business Operations and Director of Finance on financial matters with contract negotiations and funds flow agreements
• In partnership with Departmental Finance Team and Division Business Managers, participate in annual budget and analyze actual performance against budget
• In partnership with Departmental Finance and Accounting Team, completing tasks associated with quarterly and year-end accounting function.
• Contributing to faculty strategic planning, recruitment, and onboarding as needed.
• Communicating with CU School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and CU Medicine leadership on administrative and financial affairs for the Colorado Springs Department of Pediatrics
• Helping prepare education materials and communications for faculty and staff in regard to all financial matters for their clinics and missions.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

Principal Professional Level:

• Lead the oversight of the departmental income statements and fund accounts by ensuring accuracy, performing analysis, and presenting summary to leaders
• Provide financial and business analysis related to strategy and planning, cost containment, and efficiency opportunities
• Develop financial and data analysis tools, reports, and dashboards to be used in the quarterly or ad hoc review of business performance
• Analyze and present clinical productivity data using analysis and technical skillset to provide insight into the business and financial performance
• Assisting the Manager of Business Operations and Director of Finance on financial matters with contract negotiations and funds flow agreements
• Lead the Colorado Springs Department of Peds budgeting process in partnership with Departmental Finance Team and Division Business Managers
• Lead the completion of tasks associated with the Colorado Springs Department of Pediatrics quarterly and year-end accounting function.
• Provide recommendations to the Manager of Business Operations relating to strategy and recruitment
• Communicating with CU School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and CU Medicine leadership on administrative and financial affairs for the Colorado Springs Department of Pediatrics
• Lead the preparation of education materials and communications for faculty and staff in regard to all financial matters for their clinics and missions
• Serve as the subject matter expert in Colorado Springs for the Department of Pediatrics related to financial analysis and the tools associated with that work (Microsoft Excel, etc).
• Perform other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or data analytics from an accredited college or university.  
• Two (2) years of broad and diversified professional level experience that included financial or business analysis responsibilities.

Principal Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or data analytics from an accredited college or university.  
• Three (3) years of broad and diversified professional level experience that included financial or business analysis responsibilities.

Substitution: A combination of education and related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four to five (4-5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis or another quantitative field.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

• Business Services Senior Professional:  $58,508 to $74,422
• Principal Professional: $67,284 to $85,586

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

 
  
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current CV/resume
3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)     Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.   
Job Category
: Business Services 
Primary Location
: Aurora 
Department: U0001 — DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS – 20269 – SOM-PEDS GENERAL OPERATIONS 
Schedule
: Full-time 
Posting Date
: Oct 18, 2022 
Unposting Date
: Ongoing 
Position Number: 00795977