Financial Analyst – Budget & Forecasting

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

2d • $72,000 - $154,600

About The Position

As an experienced Financial Analyst with the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS), supporting a portfolio of over $90 million in education, operations, programmatic budgets this position provides comprehensive budget, forecasting, financial reporting support, and other system functions. The incumbent independently analyzes complex financial data, monitors program and education accounts, oversees education program financial activities including student fee offsets, tuition payments, instructional payroll coordination, and annual education budget reporting, and develops forecasts, scenario models, and recurring and ad-hoc reports to support leadership decision-making. Applying a strong understanding of financial policies, systems, and internal controls, the role resolves a wide range of financial issues, provides guidance to stakeholders on financial processes, and recommends improvements to ensure fiscal integrity, compliance, and sustainability across programs. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $154,600 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and minimum three years of experience or equivalent experience / training
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to learn new systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience with budget forecasting, projections, and financial modeling
• Experience preparing financial reports and dashboards for department leadership or senior management and experience with multiple fund types (state, sponsored, gift, federal)
• Strong working knowledge of UCSF financial systems

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive budget, forecasting, financial reporting support, and other system functions.
• Independently analyzes complex financial data.
• Monitors program and education accounts.
• Oversees education program financial activities including student fee offsets, tuition payments, instructional payroll coordination, and annual education budget reporting.
• Develops forecasts, scenario models, and recurring and ad-hoc reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Resolves a wide range of financial issues.
• Provides guidance to stakeholders on financial processes.
• Recommends improvements to ensure fiscal integrity, compliance, and sustainability across programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees