Financial Analyst I

About the role

The position is part of the Research Division of Radiology and is a highly collaborative role supporting the full lifecycle of research grant administration and financial management. This position partners closely with principal investigators and departmental leadership to coordinate pre-award activities, develop and monitor grant budgets, ensure compliance with NIH requirements, and provide guidance on research administration processes. The role also oversees financial reporting, effort tracking, cost-share monitoring, and grant performance metrics while identifying trends and potential risks to support sound fiscal stewardship. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with faculty, researchers, and administrative stakeholders. To support collaboration and on-site engagement, preference will be given to candidates who live within 50 miles of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• External Funding: Provide support for activities associated with external funded projects, including development and maintenance of grant budgets and expense tracking. 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.
• Procurement and Operations: Coordinate purchasing activities, supporting acquisition and allocation of resources. Participate in space planning. Provide support for business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations. Identify opportunities for improving processes. Resolve issues directly or in consultation with Director. 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 as delegated. Ensure reporting meets division/department decision making needs.
• Project Support: Provide support for completion of projects and business plans, including research, data collection and analysis. Summarize recommendations and conclusions.
• Academic/Faculty: Provide support for the management of academic/faculty affairs and the meeting of compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Healthcare research and/or grants experience
• Preferred: Financial data analysis experience
• Preferred: Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI and/or Workday to generate insights, analyze data, and support decision-making

Pay

Expected Starting Pay Range: $56,846.40 – $72,488.00. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.