Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Office of Medical Education

Job Title:

Financial Analyst

Position #:  - Requisition #:39222

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Screening of Applications Begins:
Within 2 weeks of job posting.

$55,944 - $71,161

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.