Budget Analyst

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) or more years of experience in a finance-related role, performing tasks such as the development of all-funds budgets and strategic contributions to enhancing budgeting processes.
A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Four (4) or more years of experience in a finance-related role, performing tasks such as the development of all-funds budgets and strategic contributions to enhancing budgeting processes.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years of experience in a financial role within a university or health care institution.
Extensive experience with University and CU Medicine financial systems, such as PeopleSoft Finance, AX, and M-fin reporting.
Experience with University of Peoplesoft HCM.
Experience working in a higher education setting, preferably in a health science center.
Experience using business intelligence reporting tools.
Experience serving as a resource for others in a variety of financial matters.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in budgeting, financing, and accounting within a higher education setting.
Ability to translate business objectives into financial planning documents and to present business concepts to both financial and non-financial professionals and staff.
Advanced analytical abilities and skills to address significant issues and demonstrate judgment to resolve complex problems.
Exceptional Excel skills and experience creating financial models and analysis, with demonstrable fluency in lookup and conditional functions.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to prepare, simplify, and present complex budget models.
Comprehensive personal computing skills and ability to access complex relational databases.
Ability to effectively join, lead, or manage collaborative working groups.

Responsibilities

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.
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 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.
Lead and oversee the completion, submission, and strategic alignment of the SOM Dean’s General Fund and Shared Services budgets.
Direct and advise on the development and completion of SOM‑DO budgets.
Serve as an advanced-level resource and expert consultant to departments completing their General Fund budgets.
Oversee the completion and submission of SOM Dean’s Office Auxiliary budgets and provide expert-level guidance to departments.
Lead and refine budget development processes and conduct high-level monthly financial analysis and review for SOM Shared Services programs.
Provide expert leadership, strategic insight, and high-level financial guidance to SOM departments, centers, and Shared Services programs.
Provide advanced leadership in the salary‑setting process for faculty and staff.
Lead the development of training, tools, and materials for Department Administrators.
Conduct a high-level review and synthesize reporting for School leadership decision-making.
Serve as a principal subject matter expert and strategic partner for SOM finance and accounting, providing advanced guidance, training, and mentorship across the School.
Lead cross-unit collaboration with SOM HR, IT, Faculty Affairs, and other administrative units to improve transparency, communication, and operational efficiency.
Provide strategic leadership to Shared Services leadership on annual planning, business development initiatives, rate strategy, and long-range financial planning.
Lead the design, enhancement, and implementation of Shared Services’ monthly financial reporting processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOM Dean’s Office administrative unit, identifying and implementing process and system enhancements.
Provide high-level, timely, and accurate responses to complex ad hoc information requests.
Provide advanced collaboration and strategic input in completing Tuition and Fee proposals for SOM education programs.
Lead or provide expert-level contributions to the development of materials, reports, schedules, charts, and graphs for the annual SOM State of the School Facts and Figures.
Lead or provide advanced analysis in developing and evaluating shared services business models incorporating multiple revenue streams.