Finance & Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Summary:

The Financial & Business Intelligence Analyst supports the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine by driving financial operations and strategic reporting. This role combines advanced financial analysis with business intelligence, developing Power BI dashboards to improve transparency and decision-making. Key responsibilities include managing budgets and funding distributions, overseeing revenue cycle activities, supporting new initiatives, and preparing financial reports for internal and external partners. The analyst will also manage tuition revenue for academic programs and collaborate across campus units and hospital partners to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly budget reconciliations and reports using A2E, CU-Data, and other systems.

• Build and maintain custom financial reporting tools and dashboards for faculty and staff.

• Develop and implement Power BI dashboards to improve financial and business reporting.

• Run monthly budget meetings, present financial reports, identify trends, and make recommendations.

• Develop annual budgets for State, Auxiliary, gift accounts, and other fund types.

• Launch and manage revenue cycle activities for payer billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Develop and lead financial reporting for new projects, including the organoid initiative.

• Manage tuition revenue for graduate certificate and degree programs, including forecasting and reconciliation.

• Prepare and process Journal Entries (JEs), Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs), and funding updates.

• Maintain personnel funding forecasts and improve executive reporting transparency.

• Manage funding distributions for staff and faculty across multiple funding sources.

• Liaise with partners in schools, departments, and units across campus regarding shared staff and financial interests.

• Prepare and manage monthly financial reports for hospital partners, including explanations of cost-to-budget variations.

• Partner with directors on service center activities, including cost studies, invoicing, and compliance.

• Create and maintain a central database for tracking revenue and expense agreements.

• Provide guidance to staff on purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring appropriate use of funding sources and compliance with university policies and restrictions.

• Write and maintain standard operating procedures for financial and procurement activities; train staff and faculty.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Join our dynamic team at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine (CCPM) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where we are at the forefront of integrating genetic information to enhance patient care. CCPM is committed to leveraging the unique combination of genetic information derived from its CAP/CLIA biobank lab, and comprehensive electronic health records to improve healthcare outcomes.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting in a complex organization.

• Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualization.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at an academic medical center.

• Experience managing tuition revenue or similar educational program finances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with revenue cycle management and payer billing processes.

• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel (advanced), and financial systems such as A2E and CU-Data.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and university financial policies.

• Ability to develop automated dashboards and integrate data from multiple sources.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities for diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.   A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.   Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.   Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Emily Casteel, emily.casteel@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by March 5, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE $60,005 - $76,326

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU 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.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .