Financial Analyst 2 — Budget & Reporting (Hybrid)

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine seeks a Financial Analyst 2 to perform advanced finance functions in support of faculty. You will own, maintain and optimize productivity data, publish monthly reporting, and design system solutions with cross-functional partners.

The role requires strong Excel and GAAP knowledge, reporting capabilities, and collaboration to resolve revenue and expense challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts.
• Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.
• Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes.
• Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties.
• Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
• Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.
• May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine seeks a Financial Analyst 2 to perform advanced finance functions in support of faculty. You will own, maintain and optimize productivity data, publish monthly reporting, and design system solutions with cross-functional partners.

The role requires strong Excel and GAAP knowledge, reporting capabilities, and collaboration to resolve revenue and expense challenges.