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Organization:
VICTR
Job Summary:
Associate Financial Analyst - VICTR
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists with developing, analyzing, and conducting financial analyses to assess the viability of financial plans and programs with guidance from senior staff. Supports departmental financial operations, including budgeting, expense management, invoice processing, procurement activities, and financial reporting. Assists with the preparation of financial statements, budget projections, variance analyses, financial packages, and presentations for various projects and programs. Supports the financial management of research and administrative activities within VICTR.
This position will work normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely.
About the Department:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drafts projections to model the financial impact of programs and projects.
Assists with the design and development of financial forecasting models and simulations for programs. Accumulates and analyzes data from existing or established databases.
Analyzes and accumulates data for financial reports. Conducts technical research on relevant topics.
Assembles data and compiles drafts, outlines and graphic materials for financial presentations.
Analyzes future trends and indicators in related areas of interest.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Reviews and processes travel expense reports, invoices, and purchasing transactions for accuracy and compliance.
Manages departmental purchasing card (PCard) reconciliation and related financial documentation.
Coordinates procurement activities, including software purchases and approval workflows.
Monitors and responds to departmental finance inquiries and supports accounts payable processes.
Required experience:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent expeirence)
0 years of relevant experience
Preferred experience and skills:
Familiarity with pre- and post-award administration
Strong experience with accounting and financial responsibilities
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
Experience processing invoices, expense reports, purchasing transactions, or accounts payable activities.
Exposure to budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, or financial reporting.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, and reporting functions.
Professional work style with high level of problem-solving skills
Additionally, successful candidates will possess and demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while remaining helpful and courteous, be extremely organized, efficient, team player and self-starter.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Bachelor's
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.