Financial Analyst

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health seeks a Financial Analyst responsible for assisting with financial analysis to support decision making. This role requires strong financial knowledge, organizational and communication skills.

While primarily remote, onsite presence is expected a few times a year for meetings. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in finance or a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis or equivalent education/training.
• Ability to gather and organize data for financial analysis.
• Experience presenting information clearly in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis to support decision making.
• Gather and sort information from multiple sources.
• Apply knowledge to identify issues and solve problems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst reports to the Controller for the Department of Medicine (DOM) and is responsible for assisting with financial analysis to support decision making. This position requires the ability to execute work accurately and independently and to function effectively under the stress of competing priorities. Assignments are often given on a project basis and the incumbent is expected to gather and sort information from multiple sources, and to present the finished product in a clear and concise manner. In addition, it is often the responsibility of the incumbent to apply certain knowledge and/or training to identify issues and solve problems. The Financial Analyst is also expected to demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy, and exercise good judgement within defined procedures and practices, and apply organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. This person works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one-plus (1+) years of experience and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training
• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to function as a member of a team

While the position will be primarily offsite/remote there is an expectation to come onsite as needed (i.e., few times/year, team meeting/retreats, etc.).