Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Job Title - Finance Senior Specialist/UKHC

Department Name - H3998:EVPHA Finance

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 14

Salary Range - $81,328-156,062/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BA

Required Related Experience - 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, and working at heights above four feet; intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and working in confined spaces; and occasionally performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time), and risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Shift - Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. May include some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.

Job Summary - UK Healthcare is seeking a Financial Senior Specialist to partner with Finance leadership in advancing enterprise financial strategy. This role supports executive decision-making by delivering clear financial insights, aligning strategic priorities, and driving data-informed outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a forward-looking approach to planning, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include: Coordinate and manage financial planning tools, calendars, and systems; Optimize financial processes and procedures for efficiency and accuracy; Assess economic, social, clinical, and regulatory factors affecting financial performance; Build and apply predictive models to support strategic decisions; Perform activity-based financial analyses to inform operations and performance; Translate complex clinical and financial data into clear insights; Prepare concise, executive-level presentations and analyses; Partner with leadership to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Must demonstrate the ability to conduct and interpret qualitative/quantitative analysis of finances and operative data.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - BS in accounting, finance, economics, or other business-related degree required. MBA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 08/24/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.