Financial Analyst II

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 81,906 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking a Financial Analyst II for its Department of Radiology. This role focuses on budget support, overseeing complex physician compensation structures, and financial reporting across SMPH and UW Health. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $81,906, which is negotiable based on experience. Join a leading team in a collaborative healthcare environment!

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
• Experience developing forecasts and budgets.
• Ability to identify trends and make business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and monitoring of financial information systems.
• Train and provide feedback to financial staff.
• Prepare reports and schedules with financial data.
• Analyze information using statistical methods and modeling.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget development

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Job description

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Job Summary

The Department of Radiology is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join their Budget Team! The Financial Analyst II provides comprehensive budget, compensation, and financial reporting support for the Department of Radiology, with a primary focus on overseeing complex physician compensation structures and related financial reporting across the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW Health (UWH). This role manages budgets with multiple funding sources, supports extensive compensation tracking and required documentation, and responds to frequent, time-sensitive financial changes. The position develops short- and long‑term budget projections, conducts detailed financial analyses, prepares complex reports, and ensures compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non‑campus work location.
• The work schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment; skilled at managing multiple tasks effectively and meeting deadlines.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leads the development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems and budgets, and disseminates updates and results to leadership when appropriate.
• Instructs, trains, and provides feedback to departmental financial staff based on developed goals; advises on departmental best practices.
• Leads departmental financial staff by establishing vision and tactical approach by which essential tasks should be completed.
• Develops and revises strategic approaches to be used for accomplishing goals.
• Uses statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other methods to analyze information and develop solutions to business problems.
• Recommends and/or approves general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); leads general ledger reconciliations and complex general ledger account analysis.
• Leads the development and implementation of financial processes throughout the department, including the development and delivery of timelines, reports, and recommendations for improvement.
• May lead other financial staff.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and schedules with compiled and conformed financial data from multiple reporting systems.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: We utilize state‑of‑the‑art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI‑driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhances investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small‑animal imaging technologies.

Compensation

The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $81,906; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience creating financial reports, analyzing financial data, developing forecasts and budgets, and using data to identify trends and make business recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Data Analysis/Financial Reporting/Budget to Actuals Reporting or closely related.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required; focus in Finance Accounting, Business Administration or a similar field.

Employment Eligibility

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process, please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to.

Contact Information

Jen Cole, [e-mail], 608‑890‑3371