"Budget Analyst"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine, Office of the Dean

Job Title: Budget Analyst

Position #: 00825843 – Requisition #:38735

Job Summary:

The School of Medicine Office of the Dean is seeking a highly skilled, adaptive Budget Analyst to join the SOM Finance Team reporting to the SOM Finance & Operations Manager. The ideal candidate possesses expert-level financial acumen, is detail-oriented, and has practical experience in fund accounting and financial analysis. This experience will serve as the basis for leading the financial planning and analytics of the Office of the Dean and driving data-based decision-making. If you love to learn, need to understand what and why, and are fascinated by the interconnected complexity of one of the largest schools of medicine in the country, then this is the place for you. The ideal candidate will possess an expert-level understanding and comprehension of business rules associated with analysis and reporting, exceptional analytical skills, problem-solving, and a proven track record of leveraging data to inform and guide business strategy.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, strategic planning capabilities, and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. The Budget Analyst will work alongside the School of Medicine Finance team and foster strong collaboration between the School of Medicine Office of the Dean's Offices of Business Affairs, Information Services, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, Research Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Shared Services teams, AMC Central Services Offices, as well as School of Medicine department administrators.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will support 2 key areas that fall within the responsibility of the SOM Finance Team – The general Fund and Shared Services financial planning & support:

• The general fund (Fund 10) is used to account for the major revenue and expenses for the University's missions of instruction, research, and public service, and the related support services. This includes academic services, student services, institutional support, operation & maintenance of plant, scholarships & fellowships. This role will participate and own key deliverables within the development of the annual School of Medicine Budget.
• The Shared Service groups within the School of Medicine include Communications, Information Technology, Clinical Trial Pre-Award, and Human Resources support for Departments and Centers within the School of Medicine. This position will collaborate directly with each

Senior Professional:

Lead (40%)

• Lead the completion and submission of the School of Medicine (SOM) Dean's General Fund and Shared Services budgets.
  • Collaborate in the development and completion of SOM‑DO budgets.
  • Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to departments completing their General Fund budgets.
  • Lead the completion and submission of SOM Dean's Office Auxiliary budgets and provide support to departments.
  • Lead budget development and conduct monthly financial analysis and review for SOM Shared Services programs.
  • Provide leadership, expertise, and assistance on budget and finance matters to SOM departments, centers, and Shared Services programs.
• Participate in the salary‑setting process for faculty and staff.
  • Collaborate in developing training and materials for Department Administrators.
  • Review submissions and compile reporting for School leadership.

General (30%)

• Serve as a collaborative lead and subject matter expert for the School of Medicine's finance and accounting, providing customer service, training, and mentoring to SOM Finance constituents.
• Collaborate with SOM HR, IT, Faculty Affairs, and other administrative units to support transparency, communication, and efficient processes.
• Coordinate with Shared Services leadership on annual planning, business development initiatives, rate strategy, and operational planning.
• Develop and enhance Shared Services' monthly financial reporting processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures within the SOM Dean's Office administrative unit.
• Provide timely, accurate responses to frequent ad hoc requests for information.

Collaborate (20%)

• Collaborate in completing Tuition and Fee proposals for SOM education programs.
• Collaborate in developing materials, reports, schedules, charts, and graphs for the annual SOM State of the School Facts and Figures.
• Collaborate in developing or analyzing the feasibility of shared services business models incorporating multiple revenue sources.

Other Duties (10%)

This description is a summary only and describes 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.

Principal Professional:

Lead (40%): Lead and oversee... (detailed responsibilities similar to Senior but at higher level)

General (30%), Collaborate (20%), Other Duties (10%): Enhanced leadership and strategic roles.

Work Location:

Onsite/Hybrid – During the training period, this role is expected to work onsite four (4) days a week and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Once proficiency has been attained, leadership may convert the position to a more flexible hybrid model.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals... (benefits and perks detailed).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Professional: Bachelor's degree... Three (3) or more years...

Principal Professional: Bachelor's degree... Four (4) or more years...

Substitution: A combination of education and closely related technical/professional experience may be substituted...

Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) or more years... Extensive experience with University and CU Medicine financial systems...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge... Outstanding customer service skills...

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit... 1. A letter of interest... 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references...

Questions should be directed to: Dawn Riedmann, Dawn.Riedmann@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled...

Anticipated Pay Range: Senior Professional: $55,944 to $71,161; Principal Professional: $64,336 to $81,836