Partnership Analyst, SoM Integrated Resources - Financial Operations

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•$81,780 - $122,676•Remote

About The Position

The Integrated Resources - Financial Operations team has an exciting opportunity for two Partnership Analysts. The School of Medicine (SoM)’s Integrated Resources - Financial Operations team was established in June 2023 with the launch of Workday Finance. The model centralizes financial operations functions to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and streamline operations. The mission of the Integrated Resources – Financial Operations team is to standardize financial processes to ensure compliance, drive efficiency and effectiveness, and deliver high-quality, reliable financial services. By continuously improving service delivery, data accuracy, and stakeholder responsiveness, Integrated Resources – Financial Operations supports SoM’s mission to improve the health of the public. The Partnership Analyst serves as a key advisory and collaborative role, working across Integrated Services - Financial Operations team to integrate processes, develop standardized operating procedures, and align service delivery with institutional goals. This position ensures cross-team initiatives are effectively implemented, service levels and KPIs are monitored, and training programs are consistent across the SoM. The Partnership Analyst collaborates closely with Directors, Team Managers, and Supervisors while connecting departmental operations to campus-wide policy alignment. The Partnership Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Finance Transformation working under the direction of the Partnership Team Lead and plays a critical role in bridging operational execution with strategic oversight to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across all teams. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, deep process improvement expertise, cross-functional communication abilities, and advanced relationship management to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across the SoM and the University of Washington (UW).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
Four to five years of experience in process improvement, business analysis, or operational integration roles.
Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Experience in shared services, financial centralization, or operating model redesign.
Strong ability to influence senior leadership using data-driven insights and professional presentation materials.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead initiatives without formal authority.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, deliver presentations, and translate data into clear, compelling narratives.
Strong track record of building and maintaining positive customer and stakeholder relationships.
Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an ERP system.
Experience with leading finance transformation projects across departments and functions.
Experience with Change Management.
Experience working in a higher education finance or operations environment.
Familiarity with University of Washington processes and systems, especially Workday Finance.
Experience in an advisory or functional integration role connecting policy, operational execution, and stakeholder needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Operational Integration, Process Alignment, and Analysis (40%): Conduct comprehensive analysis of fiscal transaction processes within the SoM departments and the Integrated Resources – Financial Operations team. Develop operational models and analytics to support decision-making and project prioritization. Serve in an advisory capacity for creation and standardization of cross-team processes within Integrated Resources – Financial Operations. Lead development and monitoring of cross-team service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure consistent and high-quality outcomes. Create dashboards, reports, and analytics to measure performance and transformation outcomes. Report insights to leadership detailing trends, risks, opportunities, and compliance considerations. Align Integrated Resources – Financial Operations processes with campus-wide and school-wide financial policies to maintain compliance and operational consistency. Drive process improvements for cross-team initiatives, ensuring collaboration with Managers and Supervisors for effective adoption. Continuously review processes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and suggest improvements to leadership to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
Project and Change Management (30%): Participate in large-scale finance transformation initiatives, including phased rollouts, reorganizations, and operational redesigns. Prepare project documentation, plans, status updates, and stakeholder communications. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across SoM departments, UW finance offices, and institutional leadership. Support Managers and Supervisors with onboarding and training of team members on new processes, tools, and workflows. Track operational cross-team KPIs and SLAs and assist in drafting communication strategies to address routine matters. Serve as a liaison between SoM departments and Integrated Resources – Finance in the facilitation of transitions.
Training Design and Delivery (25%): Design and deliver SoM-wide training programs to include organization of office hours, oversight of training materials and SOPs creation, and development of onboarding and educational programs for new hires. Develop and present ongoing trainings for cross-team processes to ensure continuity and compliance. Consult with subject matter experts in specific functional areas to ensure trainings are accurate and complete. Utilize KPI, service delivery data, and satisfaction metrics to create or update training programs.
Additional Duties (5%): Complete additional duties as assigned to support finance transformation objectives and operational efficiency.