Financial Operations Analyst

Overview

This is a hybrid, but local position, as it will require on-site work/meeting weekly.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Position is restricted to UUHC Finance and Accounting Office. This position is responsible for querying and analyzing large data sets, refining and optimizing reporting solutions, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, experience converting large amounts of data into consumer-friendly reports, excellent problem solving and communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to support informed decision-making and drive operational excellence.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply creativity to data analytics.
• Queries and analyzes large data sets and develops and validates user-friendly reports.
• Facilitates strategic decision-making processes by providing insights on planning, policy development, work methodologies, procedural enhancements, resource utilization, organizational structuring, assignment distribution, and information management.
• Conducts comprehensive program and operations research and analysis with a focus on financial metrics to drive informed decision-making.
• Designs and develops customized reports tailored to meet specific financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Collaborates closely with stakeholders and departments to gather and synthesize financial data along with business requirements, ensuring alignment of reporting objectives with actionable data.
• Provides expert support for the optimization and maintenance of all financial systems integral to operational reporting and efficiency.
• Contributes to the University of Utah Health's short and long-range financial planning cycle through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Transforms complex business challenges into actionable technical solutions, bridging the gap between business needs and technological capabilities.
• Conducts in-depth analyses and audits on financial data, patient-level financial metrics, and other statistical indicators to drive financial performance improvements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Ability to provide key decision makers an objective view regarding products or services and values.

• Knowledge and application of theoretical concepts to practical applications.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, a related field, or the equivalent experience.
• Four years of progressively more responsible financial management analyst experience.
• Experience conducting data analysis using relational databases.
• Experience in using reporting software packages including: Excel,SQL,Tableau, Python, etc.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with cost accounting and other cost allocation methodologies.
• Database design experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements