Budget / Planning Analyst

Budget / Planning Analyst

Assists in the preparation of operating budgets. Develops, analyzes, and presents timely and accurate data and information to be used in fiscal planning, budget decision making, and resource allocation. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Budget and Resource Planning personnel in defining the content and scope of budget and resource projects and assignments.
• Utilizes statistical methods and computerized models to organize and analyze issues and information.
• Collects and analyzes data and evaluates alternatives; prepares and distributes reports on research results for review.
• Prepares statistical / financial studies and cost / income forecasts that are used in addressing issues that have budgetary impact.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of the department's annual operating budget.
• Assists in the maintenance of the budget system and budget database.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency Typically Required

Nearly Continuously : Office environment.

Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or equivalency; two years of related experience; basic understanding of accounting principles, analytical techniques, and statistical methods; working knowledge of spreadsheet applications; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. A familiarity with maintaining and updating computerized databases and experience in higher education financial areas is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.