Finance Leader, Service Delivery – Basic Science

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a finance professional to manage operating and capital budgets across divisions and university-wide units. You will develop long- and short-term goals, build forecasts and proforma plans, and prepare quarterly and year-end budget reports to guide strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with executive leadership to implement initiatives, analyze proposals, monitor budget performance, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• 5–7 years of related work experience in budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• MBA or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or academic medical center is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems and procedures to ensure integrity and internal financial controls of annual operating budget and annual gift/endowment use.
• Reviews financial and research information; prepares daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports including dashboards; analyzes variances and ensures governance of budgeting decisions.
• Monitors and analyses budget performance; assists with journal entries and payroll transfers; supports long-term financial planning.
• Collaborates with department leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives and proforma business plans.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a finance professional to manage operating and capital budgets across divisions and university-wide units. You will develop long- and short-term goals, build forecasts and proforma plans, and prepare quarterly and year-end budget reports to guide strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with executive leadership to implement initiatives, analyze proposals, monitor budget performance, and ensure compliance.