Financial Analyst 2 - Hybrid/Remote (Oakland)

University of California Office of the President; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Office of the President is seeking a Financial Analyst 2 to support budget and financial analyses in a temporary TOPS program based in Oakland. The role emphasizes applying financial concepts to analyze past performance, forecast needs, and allocate resources with attention to internal controls.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with UC financial systems or fund accounting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonable retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability presenting information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis and reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a team.
• Understanding of internal control practices and protecting resources.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and future allocations.
• Provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
• Implements department budget allocations and maintains chart of accounts and related processes.
• Gathers and analyzes financial data; prepares summaries and recommendations.
• Ensures internal controls are addressed and strengthened to protect resources.
• Prepares basic financial reports and analyses for internal constituents.

Skills

Finance policies

Financial analysis

Verbal & written comms

Spreadsheet software

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Fund accounting

Job description

The University of California Office of the President is seeking a Financial Analyst 2 to support budget and financial analyses in a temporary TOPS program based in Oakland. The role emphasizes applying financial concepts to analyze past performance, forecast needs, and allocate resources with attention to internal controls.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with UC financial systems or fund accounting.