Sr Financial Analyst (Research Finance & Administration-Remote Hybrid Available)

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Organization:

Department of Biostatistics

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Sr. Financial Analyst, you will develop, analyze, and conduct complex financial analyses to assess the viability of strategic and financial plans and programs, independently. You also will integrate financial principles, theories, and concepts to develop reports, as well as monitor results from program and project implementation.

As an integral part of our research administration team, this role is responsible for post-award accounting and financial management functions for the Department of Biostatistics.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

* Serve as a member of the research administration team
* Manage post-award accounting functions for assigned areas in compliance
with sponsor, institution, and federal guidelines and deadlines
* Monitor compliance for research activities
* Analyze and develop budgets, prepare financial projections, and coordinate allocation of project effort among multiple funding sources
* Coordinate with team to develop and facilitate contract agreements with industry and sub-recipient partners
* Serve as a resource to faculty and research staff on matters related to grants management and post-award administration
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience. Extensive experience in research administration is needed.

Preferred experience and skills:
* Strong experience in post-award research administration
* Experience with clinical trials administration
* Strong experience with accounting and financial responsibilities
* Knowledge of spreadsheets and database applications
* Professional work style with high level of problem-solving skills
* Communication skills reflecting a composed and experienced demeanor
* Experience with WorkDay is a PLUS

Additionally, successful candidates will possess and demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while remaining helpful and courteous, be extremely organized, efficient, be a team player and a self starter.

NOTE: This role will offer remote, work-from-home opportunities, but the department is seeking a LOCAL CANDIDATE who can work in our Nashville, TN office as needed for weekly or bi-weekly face-to-face meetings and team events.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Biostatistics is the branch of statistics responsible for the proper interpretation of scientific data generated in the biomedical sciences. In these sciences, subjects (patients, mice, cells, etc.) exhibit considerable variation in their response to stimuli. This variation may be due to different treatments or it may be due to chance, measurement error, or underlying characteristics of the individual subjects. Biostatistics is particularly concerned with disentangling these different sources of variation, as well as seeking to distinguish between correlation and causation, and making valid inferences from known samples. (For example, when patients are treated with two different therapies, do the results justify the conclusion that one treatment is better than the other?). For additional information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/biostatistics/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops projections to model the financial impact of programs and projects. Supports efforts of customers to sustain results from program and project implementation.
• Investigates and analyzes financial transactions and/or regulations in support of programs and projects, and/or reviews monthly results and budget variances.
• Designs, develops, and modifies financial forecasting models and simulations for programs. Accumulates and analyzes data from existing or established databases.
• Presents financial, statistical, and operational reports. Analyzes budget impact of implemented programs/projects and provides input for financial projections.
• Analyzes and reports on the effects of proposed federal and state statutes and regulatory actions which may impact financial planning.
• Analyzes future trends and indicators in related areas of interest. Reviews data to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Communication of Results (Advanced): Communicates results and recommendations to customers in a concise and non-technical format. Clearly states implications and potential next steps. Presents analysis, ideas, and findings using the appropriate data visualization and presentation tools [such as Word, Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint].
• Written Communication (Advanced): Demonstrates the ability to write clear, detailed, and comprehensive status reports, memos and documentation. Demonstrates an understanding of effective composition, such as having first line in a paragraph state the subject.
• Financial Analysis (Advanced): The process of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, etc. to determine their performance, stability and profitability.
• Problem Solving (Advanced): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues.
• Project Management (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Peer Leadership (Novice): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

4 years

Education:

Bachelor's

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