Financial Analyst

Senior Analyst, Budgeting and PlanningNational Jewish Health is seeking a strategic and analytically minded Senior Analyst, Budgeting and Planning to support financial planning and decision-making across the organization. This role partners with leaders throughout the institution to develop budgets, evaluate performance and provide data-driven insights that help advance organizational goals and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and analyzes departmental and organizational budgetsMonitors financial performance and prepares variance analysesCreates financial and operational reports for leadershipPartners with executives and managers on planning and business initiativesPresents data-driven recommendations to support decision-makingNational Jewish Health is the nation's leading respiratory hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions that support the organization's mission, drive operational excellence and enable continued investment in groundbreaking research and patient care.Position Summary The Senior Financial Analyst position helps to ensure optimal financial and operating efficiency throughout the institution. This position develops budgets, analyzes operational data, and works with organizational leaders to achieve financial and operational goals.Essential DutiesReviews, analyzes, and edits budget submissions.Oversees departmental and programmatic spending to ensure expenditures remain within board-approved budgets.Assists with data collection, validation and annual reporting for the institution.Analyzes financial and operational data to provide recurring and ad-hoc reporting to organizational leadership.Presents financial and special project reports to internal and external audiences.Collaborates with faculty, executives, and managers to enhance existing operations and support new business ventures.Monitors budgets throughout the year and prepares variances analyses.CompetenciesAccountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.Building Strategic Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility NoneTravel Minimal travel (< 5%)Core ValuesBe available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, finance, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance or analytics. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik) and SQL preferred. Prior healthcare experience preferred.Special Training, Certification or Licensure: NoneSalary Range: $77,572.56 - $102,583.71Benefits At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal PlanExclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.