Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst I – Clinical Trials Unit Passthrough | UNC Health

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level professional position at UNC Health, located in Chapel Hill, NC, with a hybrid work assignment. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together across North Carolina to improve the health and well-being of the communities served. This role is crucial for supporting the financial operations of the Clinical Trials Unit Passthrough by assisting in budget preparation, financial reporting, and analysis under the guidance of senior staff.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid, Chapel Hill, NC
• Pay: $23.24–$33.41 hourly
• Team: Clinical Trials Unit Passthrough, reports to senior staff.
• Mission: Assists in the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and reports to help achieve financial goals and objectives for assigned entities.
• Tech Stack: Financial information systems, data visualization tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis for management and external agencies, including charts and diagrams showing financial results for comparison and evaluation.
• System Utilization: Utilize various financial information systems to prepare financial analysis and assist staff in reviewing operational procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Departmental Support: Develop relationships with assigned department managers and administrative staff, providing technical support regarding budgeting systems and procedures, and resolving variance problems.
• Budget Monitoring: Monitor budget expenditures, prepare trend reports and analysis, and compile budgetary and fiscal data from assigned departments to assist in developing and presenting fiscal data.
• Record Keeping: Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional position requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: No previous professional experience is required.
• Skills: Ability to research, retrieve, and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation, along with the capacity to analyze and audit data.