Finance & Systems Analyst — Remote-Eligible Budget & Data

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Finance and Systems Analyst in the Social Welfare department to drive financial, operational, and student funding architecture. The role ensures compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned resources across multiple systems.

The position handles budget development, PDST and stipend programs, and ongoing financial policy guidance within a leading public university.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather information and perform financial analysis tasks.
• Proven ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in spreadsheet and database-based financial reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a team.
• Thorough understanding of internal controls and confidentiality.
• Experience using UCB tools like BearBuy, BFS, UCPath and CalAnswers.
• Familiarity with research administration guidelines in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis for budgets and funding across multiple systems.
• Coordinate expenditure reviews and corrections with budget stakeholders.
• Develop and refine financial models for capital investments and initiatives.
• Manage student funding, stipends, and fellowship distributions.
• Support PDST funding, graduate program budgeting, and policy updates.

Skills

Finance policies knowledge

Financial analysis

Verbal and written communication

Spreadsheet & database tools

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team player

Internal controls

Discretion & confidentiality

Prioritization & deadlines

Cross-system data analysis

Office suite proficiency

BearBuy, BFS, UCPath, CalAnswers

Research administration guidelines (sF

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

BearBuy

BFS

UCPath

CalAnswers

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Finance and Systems Analyst in the Social Welfare department to drive financial, operational, and student funding architecture. The role ensures compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned resources across multiple systems.

The position handles budget development, PDST and stipend programs, and ongoing financial policy guidance within a leading public university.