Oversees financial performance monitoring across designated areas of responsibility including sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, and programs
Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities
Communicates financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts to leadership to support informed decision making
Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies
Partners with operational and administrative stakeholders to support budget development and forecasting
Advises leadership on budget alignment and resource allocation
Drives Operational Process Improvement
Leads initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency
Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions
Designs and implements process improvement frameworks
Develops workflow models and performance metrics
Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes
Develops Advanced Data Reporting and Automation Tools
Designs and maintains complex dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency using reporting and analytical tools
Synthesizes data from multiple systems to support decision making and assist leadership in anticipating downstream impacts
Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards
Provides actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization
Leads Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation
Builds financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives
Conducts scenario analysis and forecasting for departmental growth
Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional partners to align analytics with organizational goals
Supports program reviews and performance evaluations
Advises on resource optimization and investment strategies
Oversees Grant, Clinical Trial, Clinic, or Program Financials
Leads budget development for sponsored projects, clinical trials, programs, or outpatient clinics
Monitors post-award, clinic, or program financial performance and compliance
Prepares financial documentation for reporting and audits
Collaborates with internal stakeholders across administrative, clinical, and operational functions
Tracks effort reporting, allowable expenses, and regulatory requirements
Facilitates Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Communicates complex findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Leads cross-functional meetings and workshops to gather requirements
Serves as a liaison between finance and operational stakeholders to support coordination and alignment
Escalates issues and ensures timely resolution of analytics deliverables
Maintains effective communication and follow through with external partners to support timely resolution and progress on initiatives
Builds collaborative relationships across the organization
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Participates in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and task forces
Supports training and mentoring of junior analysts and staff
Contributes to proposal development and associated financial planning
Assists with vendor negotiations and contract evaluations
Attends industry conferences and professional development events
Performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strategic Agility
Sees ahead clearly and anticipates future consequences and trends
Builds long-term financial models to support strategic goals
Advises leadership on investment and resource planning
Aligns analytics with organizational vision
Analytical Thinking / Decision Quality
Makes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment
Conducts complex variance and scenario analysis
Synthesizes data from multiple systems
Prioritizes high-impact recommendations
Business Insight
Understands how organizations operate and generate value
Identifies cost-saving opportunities
Aligns financial analysis with operational goals
Evaluates market and internal performance trends
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Senior Business Analyst ----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
General Notes
This position supports operational and financial performance across one or more designated departments within the healthcare system. The role may support sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, programs, and other administrative or clinical units.
Purpose
The Senior Business Analyst leads complex financial and operational analyses, develops advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and supports strategic planning and process improvement initiatives across designated operational areas within the healthcare system.
Utaustin · Austin, TX