Financial Analyst II

Preference will be given to candidates located in or near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Summary

This role will function as a Grant Management Specialist, with responsibility for managing research portfolios, conducting audits for compliance and accuracy, and facilitating clear communication with stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis- Prepares financial models/analyses to support current and proposed business transactions, service offerings, performance improvement initiatives, etc. Prepare utilization analysis and trending. Identify issues that require additional analysis and develop reporting to support the analysis. Assist in the development and implementation of the division's annual and capital budget. Develop and maintain reporting to provide monthly analysis of variances and to make recommendations. Analyze and monitor financial performance and assist in the reporting of financial results. Monitor and report productivity metrics. Provide support for revenue cycle management including billing, coding, charge capture and reporting. Research and resolve payer issues. Participate in projects/initiatives to reduce costs and meet revenue goals.
• Procurement and Operations- Responsible for purchasing activities, acquisition and allocation of resources. Participate in space planning. Monitor business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations; monitor efficient patient flow patterns to maximize clinical and staff efficiency; support the review of policies and procedures for improved utilization and operations; identify opportunities for improving cost and quality of care and develop and provide recommendations for improvement. Initiate departmental financial transactions with approval.
• Systems and Technology- Ensure accuracy of data recording and tracking in applicable clinical, human resource, financial and supply chain systems. Advance the use of technology for decision making processes.
• External Funding- Provide support for activities associated with external funded projects, including development and maintenance of grant budgets and expense tracking. Work with Sponsored Programs and other institutional regulatory offices to support compliance with NIH and other external sponsor guidelines for the application and management of awards. Interact with various program managers and principal investigators, as well as outside funding agencies, to achieve maximum reimbursement of program costs, and successfully satisfy reporting requirements of outside funding agencies.
• Leadership- May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching. May participate in the development and monitoring of an effective staffing and retention strategy, including hiring and terminating employees. May collaborate with human resources business partners to meet talent management goals; support organizational programs/plans and ensure communication, and adherence to Human Resources policies and related legal and/or compliance requirements.
• Communication – Work directly with faculty and divisional staff to report financial status of accounts. Clearly relay financial information into simple concepts for decision makers. Receive feedback on account portfolios and take necessary steps to analyze and correct information.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Preferred: Experience in healthcare research, grants management, compliance, or regulatory environments
• Preferred: Strong consultative communication skills
• Preferred: Demonstrated data analysis experience

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Gastroenterology

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $67,537.60 - $86,112.00

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability