Financial Analyst III - College of Medicine Financial Services

Financial Analyst III - College of Medicine Financial Services Job No: 540152 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Health Care Administration/Support Department: 29010500 - MD-FINANCIAL SERVICES Job Description The Financial Analyst III, based in the College of Medicine, Office of the Dean, Division of Finance and Administration (DOFA), will serve a key role in strategic financial planning, proforma development, and post-investment performance analysis within the College of Medicine. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance for Reporting, Planning and Analysis and with a working title of Proforma Analyst, this position will lead the development of forward-looking financial models that support institutional growth initiatives, operational planning, and executive decision making. The role will also oversee structured post-audit reviews to evaluate financial performance against original projections and strengthen future forecasting methodologies. The Financial Analyst III will collaborate closely with operational, clinical, and administrative leaders across the College of Medicine and perform other financial and analytical duties as assigned. Responsibilities Serve as a primary architect of forward-looking financial analysis by translating strategic initiatives into actionable business cases and financial models. Develop and maintain proforma models for new initiatives, program expansions, faculty recruitment, and service line proposals. Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to develop revenue, expense, productivity, and volume assumptions. Advise leadership on pricing strategies, cost structures, and scenario alternatives to support executive decision making. Assist with capital planning, ROI analysis, and strategic investment evaluations. Prepare financial exhibits, presentations, and narratives that translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights. Apply sound judgment to develop and defend financial assumptions in the absence of complete data, clearly documenting rationale and sensitivities. Evaluate how original proforma assumptions hold against real outcomes to strengthen forecasting methodologies and improve future financial modeling and planning efforts; monitor the COM financial budget. Conduct structured post-audits comparing proforma projections to actuals at defined intervals. Document assumption accuracy and identify systematic gaps in methodology. Present findings to leadership with actionable recommendations for future planning cycles. Maintain a documented library of completed proformas and corresponding audit outcomes for institutional reference. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience. Master's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in a role responsible for financial analysis, preferably within the healthcare industry. Proficiency with SQL, Excel, Access; experience with OneStream is a plus. These tools are essential for tasks such as data extraction, analysis, and reporting. Excellent working knowledge of business-related software programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with various stakeholders, including department administrators, faculty, and leadership. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to collaborate with various departments while also being self-directed in financial analysis and reporting tasks. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan, organize, and analyze financial data. Ability to prioritize as this role involves managing multiple financial tasks and deadlines. Benefits Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Generous Retirement Options to secure your future Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer Salary Expected Salary: $75,000 - $82,000 annually EEO Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr