Finance Analyst (Clinical and Research)

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco invites applications for a Clinical and Research Financial Analyst. This role independently develops and oversees research proposals, awards, and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with sponsor policies and university standards.

You will work on complex proposals, guide junior staff, and may hold delegated signature authority. The position requires strong Excel and data analysis skills, experience with grant funding processes, and the ability to manage high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience/training.
• Thorough understanding of federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
• Strong financial analysis and customized reporting abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Experience with grant funding processes and sponsor guidelines.
• Strong writing skills tailored to funding sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions.
• Ensure contract and grant records comply with sponsor policies.
• Oversee complex proposals potentially involving multiple investigators or subawards.
• Guide less experienced staff and support delegated signature authority where applicable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Data reporting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Healthcare Administration

MBA

Tools

UC Path

MyExpense

MyReports

BearBuy

Job description

Please note that this position requires being onsite at least 3 days per week.

Job Description

The Clinical and Research Financial Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role (CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and three or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of financial work experience
• BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Healthcare Administration
• MBA
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Experience with UCSF Financial Systems (UC Path, MyExpense, MyReports, BearBuy)
• Experience with local government sponsors (i.e. SFDPH, City/County of San Francisco)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html