Financial Analyst II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

The USC Keck School of Medicine Finance Department is seeking a Financial Analyst II position. Working under the supervision of the Associate Finance Director, the Financial Analyst II will collaborate closely with Keck School finance staff and department/division leaders to support the budgeting and financial reporting needs of the Keck School of Medicine. The Financial Analyst II is responsible for performing complex financial reporting and analyses to assist the organization in business and financial short- and long-term planning. Assignments are either highly specialized requiring advanced knowledge of a particular financial area, or analyses may be more general requiri,ng a thorough knowledge of a broader range of financial activities. The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to be decisive and adaptable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum three years of financial reporting or project management experience
• Expert knowledge of financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, preferably MBA
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting or project management
• Experience with Workday Financial System
• Advanced to expert Excel skills
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism in maintaining confidentiality
• Experience in a complex academic medical center or healthcare environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, organizes and completes strategic and complex projects of a financial or business nature requiring identification and extraction of data, evaluation, interpretation, analysts and summation of findings.
• Presents results formally to senior management.
• Produces regular and ad-hoc financial and operating reports.
• Evaluates and analyzes reports and data.
• Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management.
• Monitors financial operations for a large operating area of the university or for a significant financial activity.
• Identifies problems or trends and evaluates for solutions.
• Seeks resolution or brings to the attention of senior management for consideration.
• Reviews existing accounting, reporting and data management systems and methods for adequacy.
• Contributes to the development and/or modification of financial systems and applications to enhance reporting and information capabilities.
• Provides internal financial consulting services and advises on complex or technical financial issues.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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