"Financial Analyst"

Financial Analyst

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Medical Education

Position #: 00845899 - Requisition #:39222

Term Limited: One Year Contract, with option to renew based on business need.

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst, housed within the School of Medicine's Office of Medical Education (OME), will provide focused financial and analytical support to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and may expand to other programs through time. This position plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of residency and fellowship programs, including budget tracking, financial reporting, cost analysis, and reconciliation activities. This role is designed to support high-volume financial activity, time-bound initiatives, and/or coverage needs within OME. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a complex academic medical environment.

The Financial Analyst will support the financial lifecycle of GME programs, including resident and fellow funding, affiliate payments, budget-to-actual analysis, and reporting. Work requires discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze and communicate financial data clearly. Duties are performed with guidance from senior business professionals and leadership.

This one-year contract role is to support the ongoing implementation of complex financial initiatives particularly in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office and to cover for an upcoming maternity leave on the team. Based on business needs nearing conclusion of the first year, opportunity to move to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

GME Financial Analysis and Reporting (35%)

• Perform budget-to-actual analysis for GME cost centers, including resident and fellow salaries, benefits, and program operating expenses.
• Utilize university financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., A2E, finance dashboards) to extract, analyze, and validate financial data.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for GME leadership, including variance explanations and trend analysis.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models related to trainee funding, affiliate support, and program costs.
• Use Excel and other data tools for data cleansing, manipulation, visualization, and interpretation.

Journal Entries, Reconciliations, and Fiscal Support (35%)

• Prepare and submit journal entries, payroll reallocations, and funding adjustments to ensure accurate expense reporting using the university's PeopleSoft HCM and FIN system.
• Assist with monthly and fiscal year-end reconciliations for assigned GME accounts and speedtypes.
• Support accruals, cost transfers, and corrections in coordination with School of Medicine Finance.
• Ensure compliance with university fiscal policies and deadlines.

GME Affiliate and Program Support (20%)

• Assist with financial tracking and reconciliation of GME affiliate payments, including hospital and site support for resident and fellow funding.
• Support invoicing, accounts receivable, and payment tracking related to GME agreements.
• Partner with GME staff to validate funding sources for trainees and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Respond to financial inquiries from program leadership with accurate and timely information.

Projects and Other Duties (10%)

• Provide support for special projects, audits, accreditation-related financial requests, or data pulls as needed.
• Assist with documentation, process improvement, and workflow standardization within OME business operations.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or financial analytics.
• Demonstrated advanced analytic skills including prior experience with Excel, using pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, academic medicine, or a healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting Graduate Medical Education, academic programs, or grant- or fund-based financial operations.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Experience working with complex funding structures and multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and collaborative approach.
• Ability to learn and navigate new financial systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, equity, and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment:

• Term Limited: One Year Contract, with option to renew based on business need.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Katey Gatwood - Katey.Gatwood@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Within 2 weeks of job posting. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $55,944 - $71,161