Financial Analyst – Data & Budget Analytics

University of California; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Diego is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide data-driven analytics and reporting for the Academic Affairs Division in San Diego. You will analyze financial performance, prepare reports, and deliver actionable insights to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with the Assistant Vice President and cross-functional teams, with extensive use of Oracle EPM and Workday, and a focus on confidentiality and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with preference for Business, Analytics, or related fields.
• 5 years of data research, analytics, or financial planning experience.
• Experience with financial software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create analytical reports to support leadership decisions.
• Review data sets to identify trends and forecast projections.
• Prepare year-end and budget proformas using data-informed scenarios.
• Audit and update budget and compensation entries in Oracle EPM and Workday.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data visualization and dashboards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics/related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle EPM

Workday

GrayAssociates

Job description

The University of San Diego is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide data-driven analytics and reporting for the Academic Affairs Division in San Diego. You will analyze financial performance, prepare reports, and deliver actionable insights to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with the Assistant Vice President and cross-functional teams, with extensive use of Oracle EPM and Workday, and a focus on confidentiality and strategic decision support.