Financial Analyst I

cincinnatichildrens; Kasota (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Kasota, MN seeks a Finance Specialist for Radiology Research. You will manage pre-award activities, develop and monitor grant budgets, ensure NIH compliance, and provide guidance on research administration processes. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Collaborate with principal investigators, departments, and administration to optimize grant performance, reporting, and cost-sharing. On-site role with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Prefer: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance.
• 0+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Healthcare research and/or grants experience preferred.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI and/or Workday to generate insights, analyze data, and support decision-making.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Primary Location

Kasota - 3244 Burnet Department

Radiology Research Shift

Day (United States of America) Schedule

Full time Weekly Hours

40 FTE

1 Employee Status

Regular

*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.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

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.

JOB 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.

JOB 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 experiencePreferred: 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.

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.

• 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.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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 id