Financial Analyst 3

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Financial Analyst Supervisor 2, the incumbent serves as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Business Office handling budgetary, accounting, and reporting functions that support the mission and activities of the UC Irvine Libraries. Develop recommendations for new and changes to existing Business Office policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Libraries, campus, and UC policies and procedures. Responsible for managing and coordinating the production and complex analysis of monthly financial reports, overseeing the associated operating budgets of assigned accounts. Conducts complex financial analysis and reconciliation of the permanent budget, identifying errors and resolving problems. Provides financial analysis and reporting for recharge units and sales & services activities. Serves as Fiscal Officer for assigned accounts and Subject Matter Expert for corrections (GEC), budget adjustments, internal billing, and inter campus transfers.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems
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
Advanced skills in Excel, database software, and financial data analysis tools for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues throughout the organization, with a strong service orientation
Critical thinking and attention to detail, with proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to function as a member of a team
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to support inclusiveness within UC Irvine Libraries and the campus
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Demonstrated ability to identify problems, gather information from multiple sources, analyze complex data, devise and evaluate solutions, make recommendations and implement selected solutions
Skill to develop new systems and procedures to improve delivery of services
BS/BA related degree; Finance/Accounting preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience conducting complex financial analysis, planning, preparation, and administration of a multi-million dollar budget
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
Knowledge of working in a Library environment
Knowledge and experience using Kuali Financial System, Decision Support, UCPath Reports, Tableau, and data warehouse for research and reporting purposes

Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating the production and complex analysis of monthly financial reports
Overseeing the associated operating budgets of assigned accounts
Conducting complex financial analysis and reconciliation of the permanent budget, identifying errors and resolving problems
Providing financial analysis and reporting for recharge units and sales & services activities
Serving as Fiscal Officer for assigned accounts
Serving as Subject Matter Expert for corrections (GEC), budget adjustments, internal billing, and inter campus transfers
Developing recommendations for new and changes to existing Business Office policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance with Libraries, campus, and UC policies and procedures