DescriptionOpen Rank: Principal Financial & Business Analyst / Senior Financial & Business Analyst(Job Code 2387 – Finance & Accounting Principal Professional / Finance & Accounting Senior Professional)Position Number: 769671
It is a transformational time at the University of Colorado, and the Denver and Anschutz Medical campuses are continuously strengthening their reputations as drivers of innovation, with digital education playing a key role in the future of the university. The Office of Digital Education and CU South Denver, which share a mission to serve the needs of businesses committed to advancing workforce talent, and to reach adult learners and the community with innovative educational programs, are together searching for an open-rank financial & business analyst (at the senior or principal level), which is a full-time university staff (non-classified) position. 
About the Office of Digital Education:The Office of Digital Education lives at the intersection of education and technology. As innovators, it is our goal to actively evolve the ways in which programs are designed, delivered and engaged with. We are passionate about improving access to education and connecting learners of all types with high-quality online degree programs and professional development opportunities. We are reimagining the ways a university supports online learning, faculty development and the implementation of technology. As a result, our work has the power to transform the way our world’s learners interact with education as well as the way educators connect with students.  

• Our mission is to put high-quality digital learning within reach.  
• Our vision is to improve lives through education.

About CU South Denver:An extension of the University of Colorado, CU South Denver serves Coloradoans as a home for learning, events and culture. As a conference and event center, CU South Denver is a versatile facility with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Designed to accommodate large and small meetings and events, the venue features world-class catering and event planning. For the community, CU South Denver features a museum, a large-format movie theater, an art gallery and a café, all of which are open to the public year round. As a home for higher learning, CU South Denver’s state of the art classrooms host academic programs and professional development courses from across the CU system. Students are encouraged to utilize the multitude of lounges and study areas to complete their coursework, network and become closer connected to the University of Colorado.

• Our mission is to extend the reach of the University of Colorado as a home for learning and community.
• Our vision is cultivating connections.

CU South Denver and the Office of Digital Education report to the Chancellors of the CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Campuses and are leveraging the combined expertise of these innovative units to advance the campus’ capabilities to support the needs of today’s employers. As such, both units are entering a period of rapid evolution and growth.  The investment by the campuses in the Office of Digital Education and CU South Denver, combined with recent commitments focused on online education by the University of Colorado Board of Regents, make this a rare and exciting opportunity to work with these teams.
Nature of WorkThe Financial & Business Analyst position is responsible for providing overall financial management and business analytics support to the Senior Director of Budget and Finance Administration of the Office of Digital Education and CU South Denver at the University of Colorado Denver.  This position is located at CU South Denver in Lone Tree, CO, with occasional travel to CU Denver and CU Anschutz medical campuses.  The position reports directly to the Senior Director of Budget and Finance Administration.
The financial & business analyst will have primary responsibility for new online program pro forma financial model development for individual academic programs, which requires close collaboration with other Office of Digital Education teams including Instructional Design & Faculty Training and Support, Marketing, Recruitment, and Student Success, as well as academic partners on both campuses. The position’s analytical work covers a broad range of financial issues and subjects pertaining to budgeting, financial planning, data-driven decision-making, and metric reporting activities.  This is a lead position with subject matter expertise that will make recommendations to senior leadership in the university.  
Examples of Work Performed

• Create individual online program pro forma financial models through collaborative work with the Office of Digital Education teams and engaging with academic partners.  
• Evaluate financial viability of new or re-launched programs and recommend strategies for improvement of financial outcomes. 
• Responsible for complex data and spreadsheet management and leading key cross-functional meetings to produce final deliverables. 
• Ongoing tracking of individual online program financial and enrollment performance over time, and reporting cost metrics and other results.
• Conduct financial analysis, cash flow analysis, and financial model development for a variety of university programs and services at CU South Denver and the Office of Digital Education. Determine the methodology; identify data sources; collect, analyze, format and present the data to appropriate audiences. 
• Develop materials, reports, schedules, charts and graphs by analyzing historical data, trends and metrics. Provide relevant, timely and accurate financial reports, presentations, and dashboards to inform decision-making, policy refinement, and planning.
• Support the departments’ annual budget development and strategic planning processes by tying organizational metrics back to budget and financial plan.
• Assist with special studies, scenario analysis, cost estimating, or other financial analysis projects.
• Accounting and budget support may include budget-to-actual reporting, fund reconciliation, revenue estimating, budget analysis, journal entries, procurement and/or purchasing duties, and assisting with month- and year-end close procedures. 
• Understand and apply all university fiscal rules and financial management principles.
• Understand complexities all fund sources including State General Fund, Tuition, Fees, Auxiliaries, grants and research, gifts, and all others.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions and communicate these to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall budget and finance team.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the duties of this position may change based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Salary and Benefits:Salary is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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.  Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefitsTotal Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Diversity and Equity:Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. 

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications – Principal Financial & Business Analyst

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, public policy/administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience with advanced financial data analysis, financial modeling, and presenting quantitative information. 
• At least 1 year of experience with online education pro forma financial model development.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (dashboards, charts, graphs, pivot tables and formulas such as v-lookups, sum-ifs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications – Senior Financial & Business Analyst

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, public policy/administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience with advanced financial data analysis, financial modeling, and presenting quantitative information. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (dashboards, charts, graphs, pivot tables and formulas such as v-lookups, sum-ifs, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in business, finance, economics, public policy/administration or a closely related field.  
• Working knowledge of and experience with Tableau and Salesforce.
• Experience working in a higher education setting, preferably with online degree programs.
• Experience in project management working in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience with process improvement, benchmarking, and metric reporting.
• Familiarity and experience with relational database concepts.

Competencies

• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other Oracle-based financial system experience. 
• Knowledgeable and skilled in working within a General Ledger accounting system. 
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting, preferably in a state or university setting.  
• Understanding of public higher education policies and issues. 
• Expertise in financial analysis, including forecasting, economic analysis, data mining, econometrics, and/or modeling to build financial models and inform decision making.  
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, proven ability to review and analyze financial data and explain results to senior management. 
• Ability to think creatively and strategically in order to solve problems and drive competitive advantage related to the University’s goals around the online and adult learner populations and to serve the needs of the business community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution; ability to work cooperatively with various organizations to communicate financial information.
• Possess personal integrity, strong work ethic, and positive problem-solving attitude. 
• Demonstrated competence in the use of MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS Access, for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics, and decision support.  
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage interrelated and/or complex issues or transactions.  
• Ability to take direction and work through projects independently or collaboratively.  
• Ability to evaluate policies and exercise good judgment in the interpretation and application of procedures and rules.  
• Ability to query, analyze, and manipulate financial data from a variety of sources.
• Embody the core values of quality, collaboration, innovation, education, and community.

Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Job Category: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 18, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing