University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT
posted 2 months ago
The Business Data Analyst Sr. is a pivotal role within the Finance and Analytics Team at the University of Utah Health, specifically under the Department of DFPM-Administration. This position reports directly to the Business Intelligence Manager and is integral in supporting the financial, clinical, and research operations across the department. The analyst will engage closely with various stakeholders to understand their data needs for a range of projects and programs. This role encompasses the entire analytical process, from formulating questions to comprehend requirements, developing and validating data, and ultimately presenting the findings. The successful candidate will need to possess and continuously develop strong technical skills necessary for data analysis, validation, and presentation. In this role, the analyst will be responsible for maintaining existing reports, ensuring their accuracy and timely execution. They will also create automations for current reports and processes using Python, thereby enhancing efficiency. Collaboration with stakeholders is crucial to grasp their data requirements and project objectives. The analyst will conduct thorough data analyses to provide meaningful insights and recommendations, develop and interpret complex datasets, and design dashboards and visualizations that track key metrics to support decision-making processes. Additionally, the role involves documenting data workflows and ensuring the integrity and security of data. The position requires excellent teamwork skills, a commitment to customer service, strong internal motivation, and a willingness to learn. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in various tools and software, including SQL, Excel, Tableau, and Python, to effectively perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis. This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as the needs of the department change.