Finance Manager, Service Delivery Unit – Basic Science

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Manager, Finance Service Delivery Unit in the Basic Science Department to oversee operating and capital budgets and drive financial strategy.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with responsibilities including monthly close, variance analyses, proforma business plans for PI recruitment, and partnering with department leadership to align budgets with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of work experience in a related financial role.
• MBA or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems and procedures to ensure integrity and internal financial controls of annual operating budgets.
• Reviews financial data; prepares reports and variance analyses to support decision making.
• Manages financial planning for PI recruitment, capital equipment, and space budgeting.
• Leads annual budgeting process and collaborates with department leadership to align resources with strategic goals.
• Performs financial analysis using internal data and benchmarking to improve performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

College or university degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Manager, Finance Service Delivery Unit in the Basic Science Department to oversee operating and capital budgets and drive financial strategy.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with responsibilities including monthly close, variance analyses, proforma business plans for PI recruitment, and partnering with department leadership to align budgets with strategic goals.