Advancement Budget & Financial Officer

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Advancement Business Office seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to design, implement, and monitor budgets across Alumni Office, University Development, and Advancement Services. You will provide strategic resource advice, monitor expenditures, and ensure robust reporting and internal controls.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and advanced skills with spreadsheets and databases to manage complex funds and contracts within a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and four years of administrative analysis or operations research experience.
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather required information to perform financial analysis.
• Proven ability to present information clearly in writing and speaking; strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, email, databases, and budgeting software.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, allocate, and monitor the budget for multiple units.
• Advise on strategic use of resources and provide budget counsel to unit heads.
• Monitor salary, benefits, expenditures, contracts and purchase orders.
• Develop budgets and formal projections; prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Policy knowledge

Communication

Excel

Word

Databases

Calendaring software

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Databases

Calendaring software

Job description

UC San Diego Advancement Business Office seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to design, implement, and monitor budgets across Alumni Office, University Development, and Advancement Services. You will provide strategic resource advice, monitor expenditures, and ensure robust reporting and internal controls.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and advanced skills with spreadsheets and databases to manage complex funds and contracts within a dynamic university environment.