Senior Finance Business Analyst

Leads Financial Analysis and Budget OversightOversees financial performance monitoring across assigned programs.Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities.Presents and orients leaders to financial analyses, budgets and forecasts.Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies.Partners with finance and program teams to support budget development and forecasting.Provides final review of external reports, effort verification, change requests and letters of support.Advises leadership on budget alignment and resource allocation.Drives Operational Process ImprovementLeads initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.Designs and implements process improvement frameworks.Develops workflow models and performance metrics.Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes.Develops Advanced Data Reporting and Automation ToolsDesigns and maintains complex dashboards using MS Power BI or similar platforms.Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency and collaborates with those who may also be interested in supporting automation effortsSynthesizes data from multiple systems to support decision-making and assists leadership in anticipating downstream impacts, such as contract terms, funding splits, FTE proration, and similar.Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.Provides actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization.Leads Strategic Planning and Program EvaluationBuilds financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives.Conducts scenario analysis and forecasting for departmental growth.Collaborates with program partners and leadership to align budget and financial analytics with organizational goals.Supports program reviews and performance evaluations.Advises on strategic resource optimization.Oversees Program FinancialsLeads budget development for programs.Monitors program financial performance and compliance.Prepares financial documentation for program reporting and audits.Collaborates with administration and operations on programmatic alignmentTracks effort reporting, allowable expenses, and regulatory requirements.Facilitates Stakeholder Engagement and CommunicationCommunicates complex findings and recommendations to senior leadership.Independently seeks solutions and clarifies uncertainties without relying on supervisor guidance or needing step-by-step support.Leads cross-functional meetings and workshops to gather requirements and align on payment and/or other needed budget and financial documentation.Serves as a liaison between programs, pillars,, finance, and the medical school.Escalates issues and ensures timely resolution of analytics deliverables.Consistently follows up with external partners, including vendors and contractors, ensuring all matters are addressed thoroughly and resolved promptly to drive initiatives forward.Builds collaborative relationships across the organization.MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:Participates in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and task forces.Supports training and mentoring of junior analysts and staff.Contributes to program proposal development and financial planning.Assists with vendor negotiations and contract evaluations.Attends industry conferences and professional development events.Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESStrategic AgilitySees ahead clearly and anticipates future consequences and trends.Builds long-term financial models to support strategic goals.Aligns analytics with organizational vision.Analytical Thinking / Decision QualityMakes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment.Conducts complex variance and scenario analysis.Synthesizes data from multiple systems.Prioritizes high-impact recommendations.Business InsightUnderstands how organizations operate and g nerate value.Identifies cost-saving opportunities.Aligns financial analysis with operational goals.Evaluates market and internal performance trends.Manages ComplexityAnalyzes multifaceted problems and synthesizes solutions.Leads cross-functional analytics projects.Integrates financial, operational, and compliance data.Balances competing priorities in dynamic environments.Communicates EffectivelyTailors communication to different audiences.Exhibits and maintains a customer service mindset.Presents findings to senior leadership.Facilitates stakeholder engagement.Writes clear and actionable reports.Plans and AlignsOrganizes work to meet strategic objectives.Develops project timelines and deliverables.Maintains timeliness when issues are time sensitive and operationally consequentialAligns reporting tools with department goals.Anticipates resource needs for initiatives.Tech SavvyPower Excel user highly skilled in Excel.Adopts and applies new technologies effectively.Automates reporting workflows.Uses MS Power BIand ERP systems for analysis.Troubleshoots and optimizes data tools.