Business Intelligence Developer - Financial Analyst

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for a Financial Analyst and Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Finance and Accounting Principal Professional). This full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position will be responsible for providing financial activities and system analytics for the Department of Emergency Medicine. This includes providing advanced accounting, finance, and analytical support to the Department through complex financial analysis and modeling, trend analysis, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in Microsoft SQL Server, SSMS, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS, Power BI, PowerPivot, and Excel.

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in developing accurate, insightful financial reports by integrating data from multiple sources. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and a deep understanding of financial principles. The analyst will support both detailed financial accountability and high-level strategic planning, ensuring leadership has the information needed to make informed decisions.

As a member of our Team, you will directly partner with, and contribute to, an extraordinary group of healthcare providers and leaders throughout Colorado who share a mission to improve lives and deliver the best possible care for our patients; in big ways, through learning, healing, and discovery; and in small, personal ways through human connection. In all ways, and together, we improve lives., Data Integration & Reporting - 40%

• Leverages institutional databases and departmental systems to compile and analyze financial data for accurate calculation.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate financial data from diverse systems and sources.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports that support operational and strategic objectives.

Visualization & Analysis - 40%

• Build interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and Smartsheet to present complex financial data in a clear, actionable format.
• Identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators to inform decision-making. *

Process Improvement - 10%

• Recommend and implement enhancements to reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Collaboration - 10%

• Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and clarity in financial reporting., Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or related roles.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis., * A master’s degree in accounting, business, business analytics, finance, economics, statistics, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Higher education accounting and finance experience.
• Experience working with Epic or any other Electronic Health Record.
• Experience working with Python, R or other statistical modeling tools.
• Experience working w/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically Microsoft Co-pilot.
• Experience working in Visual Studio Code with version control i.e. GitHub and TFS., * Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency knowledge of SQL, testing
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, sufficient to create, maintain, and update financial spreadsheets, databases, and budgets using complex formulas and functions.
• Advanced analytical abilities and skills to address significant issues and demonstrate judgment to resolve complex problems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Familiarity with data warehouse design and data mining, and an in-depth understanding of database management systems and online analytical processing.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine

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., The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $81,522 - $100,247

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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