Senior Financial Analyst - Vizient Data Utilization

UI Health Care's Department of Finance and Accounting is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

The Vizient Operational Database (ODB) Coordinator will serve as an integral member of the UIHC Finance team, responsible for ensuring high-quality input of data to Vizient that will serve as a core data element driving financial decision-making within UI Health Care.  This role will interact extensively with partners in HCIS on the Enterprise Analytics Team.  The role will also be the main contact for reporting benchmark data to stakeholders across UI Health Care.  Finally, the position will be a key partner with our operating budget and decision support teams in recommending and implementing opportunities for efficiencies across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

        Coordinate UIHC's Operational Database (ODB) quarterly data submission to Vizient through collaboration with UIHC internal stakeholders, UIHC Finance team members, UIHC Enterprise Analytics team partners, and Vizient

        Enter, finalize, and submit quarterly data to Vizient through the Data Collection Module.

        Ensure data accuracy by completing thorough auditing of inputs and outputs.

        Serve as primary contact for all Vizient Operational Database (ODB) related communication and activities for both internal (UIHC) and external (Vizient) stakeholders

        Coordinate ODB training needs and collaborate with Vizient and Enterprise Analytics team partners to establish quality reporting

        Establish quarterly KPI dashboard for timely communication of data to leadership, addressing any material shifts in performance by UIHC.

        Communicate and collaborate with UIHC stakeholders on the utilization of benchmark data, driving decision-making related to new investments and expense management. 

        Serve as a partner with operating budget and decision support teams by identifying opportunities for efficiency and monitoring for improvement when recommendations are implemented. 

        Coordinate annual review of ODB questionnaire submissions.

        Maintain user accounts with Vizient ODB

        Communicate how shifts in services, volumes, revenues, and expenses in the general ledger impact reporting to all stakeholders (UIHC Departments, Finance, Enterprise Analytics, Vizient).  Coordinate any data-gathering requirements with Enterprise Analytics.

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 3 years of accounting, auditing, and/or financial analysis experience
• Prior experience utilizing or coordinating the preparation and use of benchmark data
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and a desire to take on tough and challenging projects
• Superb time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analyses
• Demonstrated ability to filter through ambiguity while executing the details of tasks under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in conjunction with cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and creatively when working with data
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word

          Desired:

• Experience in health care finance or analytics. Preference is given to a background in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to transform data into useful information tailored to leadership needs through storytelling and data visualization
• Experience with relational databases, structured query language (SQL), Tableau
• Experience in identifying opportunities for operational improvement, using creative efforts to bring about solutions
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex situations
• Knowledge of University of Iowa accounting principles, internal controls, and information systems

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

 Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.