Budget and Financial Analyst, Supportive Oncology

Overview

The Budget and Financial Analyst, Supportive Oncology supports the Department in financial planning efforts, budget analysis, monthly reporting and roster maintenance. Responsible for a wide range of tasks related to use, development and maintenance of computer applications in these various areas including MPC and PeopleSoft. This position is responsible for routine reporting requirements and ensures accuracy and timeliness of data reported.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports Budget & Financial Manager, Supportive Oncology in development of annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Leads portions of variance discussions and follow-up.
• Uses discretion and independent judgment to prepare budget variance analysis, operating budget analytics and trend analyses for assigned divisions. Investigates drivers of change and communicates key findings to leadership.
• Prepares trend analysis, journal entries and assists in development of the Department’s annual operating budget.
• Assists in maintenance and updates of employee rosters.
• Process invoices and checks, create purchase orders, review and approve expense reports.
• Track faculty and staff travel allotment.
• Monitor contracts and track expiration dates.
• Monitors revenue and expenditures on gift, discretionary, and ISR funds.
• Gathers data and prepares analysis to address business partner requests and summarizes data analysis for leadership.
• Supports preparation of monthly operating expense and month end close reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of financial statements and budgeting required.
• Skilled at basic financial analysis and data gathering.
• Advanced MS suite skills.
• Strong customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Administrative team and key department business partners.
• Ability to handle complex and multi-part analyses.
• Ability to exercise superior judgment, discretion, interpersonal skills to effectively work and communicate on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business required. No previous experience required. Related work experience in the health care industry, accounting or finance preferred. Automated GL system and budget system experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).