Business Analyst

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Business Analyst position is responsible for managing special projects from start to finish, including their budgets and timelines, and for providing leadership with the business analytics it needs to make decisions. This role combines financial skill with project management and works across departments to move priority initiatives forward. Responsible for ensuring assigned projects are carried out in a fair, consistent and well-documented manner in support of the organization's goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for leading special projects, managing project finances and timelines, and delivering business analytics to leadership as follows:

Special Project Management:

•    Lead special projects assigned by leadership from initiation through completion.

•    Define each project's scope, goals, deliverables and success measures with stakeholders.

•    Coordinate cross-functional teams and outside vendors, and clarify who owns each task.

•    Identify risks and issues early, then recommend and carry out solutions.

•    Report project status, decisions and results to leadership.

Project Finances:

•    Develop project budgets and cost estimates.

•    Track actual spending against budget, and analyze and explain variances.

•    Forecast costs through project completion and flag potential overruns.

•    Evaluate financial impact and return on investment for proposed and completed projects.

•    Review project-related invoices and expenses, and work with Accounting to ensure accurate records.

Project Timelines:

•    Build and maintain project schedules, including milestones and dependencies.

•    Monitor progress against deadlines and resolve delays or resource conflicts.

•    Communicate schedule changes and their effects to stakeholders and leadership.

Business Analytics for Leadership:

•    Gather, validate and analyze data on business, financial and marketing performance.

•    Build recurring reports, dashboards and key performance indicators for leadership.

•    Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and make clear recommendations.

•    Prepare presentations and ad hoc analyses that support strategic and operational decisions.

Collaboration and Relationship Management:

•    Work with leadership and management across the business on projects as required to ensure the best approach to executing projects and business initiatives, leading to enhanced performance and achievement of desired results.

All other duties as assigned:

•    All other projects, reports and analyses as assigned by leadership.

•    Handles confidential financial and business information with discretion.

Supervisory/Work Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating the work of cross-functional teams and outside vendors on assigned projects. Approachable nature with Administrative and Clinical Staff.

Position Type and Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time, onsite position. Days and hours of work are 8:00 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday, but may require hours outside of these times as business needs dictate.

Travel:

Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required for this position. Travel for educational or business purposes is limited and only as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Finance, Accounting or Business Management.

Experience: [2+] years of experience in business analysis, financial analysis, project management or a related field strongly preferred, including demonstrated experience managing project budgets, timelines and deliverables.

Licenses: None required.

Work Authorization:

Must be US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US.

Abilities/Skills/Qualities

•    Must be an analytical thinker who turns complex data into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.

•    Strong financial analysis skills, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using data to build reports.

•    Clear written, verbal and presentation skills, including presenting to senior leaders.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

•    Ability to manage several projects and competing deadlines with limited supervision.

•    Highly organized; keeps details, deadlines and priorities on track.

•    Manages project funds accurately and responsibly.

•    Possess high ethical standards carrying out responsibilities with integrity, honesty and discretion.

•    Team Player approach; ability to work independently and with a team.

Physical Requirements:

•    Must be able to lift up to [25] lbs.

•    Position requires sitting at a desk and working at a computer for long periods of time, with periodic standing and walking.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by Manager. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary at any time with or without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Physical Demands:

The Business Analyst may be required to sit for extended periods, use a computer and standard office equipment, and occasionally lift or move files and equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment:

This position works in an office setting within a fast-paced primary care clinic environment, which may involve occasional exposure to infectious diseases, allergens, and other environmental factors. We are committed to ensuring a safe and accessible workplace for all employees, including those with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). This should not be considered an employment contract or otherwise alter the "at will" status of employment.

Benefits

Benefits include full access to clinic and lab (lab is at cost), medical, dental, vision and life insurances and 401(k).