Finance Analyst 3

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

The Department of Radiological Sciences is dedicated to conducting leading-edge research, providing the highest quality clinical education and delivering state-of-the-art care to our patients through the advanced diagnosis and treatment of disease through biomedical research. Our department scientists and physicians are constantly working to develop new technologies and imaging techniques that will become the medical imaging examinations and medical interventions of tomorrow. Responsible for performing advanced financial analysis and providing comprehensive fiscal management in support of the Department of Radiological Sciences. Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the incumbent independently administers and analyzes complex financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll administration, physician compensation support, procurement, fund management, operational analysis, and compliance. The position serves as a senior financial analyst responsible for developing financial models, preparing executive- level reports, monitoring financial performance, interpreting financial policies, and providing analytical support for departmental leadership. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in resolving complex financial issues, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies. The position also provides cross-coverage across departmental finance functions to ensure continuity of operations and effective financial stewardship.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and communicate financial information effectively.
Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Experience in higher education, healthcare, or academic medical center finance.
Experience with budgeting, payroll administration, procurement, fund management, or physician compensation.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, preferably in healthcare, physician practice management, or academic medicine.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial systems such as KFS, UCPath, DSS and other financial reporting or business systems.
Experience developing dashboards, automated reports, or business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

Performing advanced financial analysis and providing comprehensive fiscal management in support of the Department of Radiological Sciences.
Independently administering and analyzing complex financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll administration, physician compensation support, procurement, fund management, operational analysis, and compliance.
Developing financial models, preparing executive-level reports, monitoring financial performance, interpreting financial policies, and providing analytical support for departmental leadership.
Exercising independent judgment in resolving complex financial issues, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies.
Providing cross-coverage across departmental finance functions to ensure continuity of operations and effective financial stewardship.