Finance Analyst

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

This role requires a strong understanding of finance policies, practices, and systems, with a focus on performing complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and generating financial reports. The analyst will be responsible for gathering information, conducting analysis, and presenting findings clearly. The position also emphasizes the importance of internal control practices and protecting University resources, requiring reliability and excellent attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of three years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel to create spreadsheets.
• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of UC Accounting practices, purchasing, and reimbursement.
• Experience working in an academic environment.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
• Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Demonstrated record of reliability and excellent attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Prior Experience with BearBuy, MyExpense, UC Path and EPIC.
• Prior Experience working directly with research faculty.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports using spreadsheet and database software.
• Gather required information independently to perform financial analysis assignments.
• Effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Utilize organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Function as a member of a team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level