Finance Manager

Kia; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Radiological Sciences seeks a Financial Analyst to perform advanced financial analysis and provide fiscal management for the department. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, procurement, fund management, and physician compensation while ensuring policy compliance.

The successful candidate will develop financial models, prepare executive-level reports, monitor performance, and collaborate with leadership across departments.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, payroll administration, procurement, fund management, and physician compensation.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or related field; 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced financial analysis and provide comprehensive fiscal management for the department.
• Develop financial models and executive reports; monitor financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with University, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies; manage payroll, procurement, and fund management.
• Provide cross-coverage across departmental finance functions to maintain continuity and support leadership.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

KFS

UCPath

DSS

Dashboards/BI tools

Job description

UCI Department Of Radiological Sciences Financial Analyst

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Department of Radiological Sciences is dedicated to conducting leading-edge research, providing the highest quality clinical education and delivering state-of-the-art care to our patients through the advanced diagnosis and treatment of disease through biomedical research. Our department scientists and physicians are constantly working to develop new technologies and imaging techniques that will become the medical imaging examinations and medical interventions of tomorrow.

Your Role on the Team

Responsible for performing advanced financial analysis and providing comprehensive fiscal management in support of the Department of Radiological Sciences. Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the incumbent independently administers and analyzes complex financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll administration, physician compensation support, procurement, fund management, operational analysis, and compliance. The position serves as a senior financial analyst responsible for developing financial models, preparing executive- level reports, monitoring financial performance, interpreting financial policies, and providing analytical support for departmental leadership. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in resolving complex financial issues, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies. The position also provides cross-coverage across departmental finance functions to ensure continuity of operations and effective financial stewardship.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required: Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis. Demonstrated ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and communicate financial information effectively. Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Experience in higher education, healthcare, or academic medical center finance. Experience with budgeting, payroll administration, procurement, fund management, or physician compensation. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, preferably in healthcare, physician practice management, or academic medicine.

Preferred: Experience with financial systems such as KFS, UCPath, DSS and other financial reporting or business systems. Experience developing dashboards, automated reports, or business intelligence tools.