Financial Analyst II – Hybrid/Remote Eligible

University of California; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work within CA

Job summary

The University of California, Office of the President hosts the TOPS program in Oakland, seeking skilled administrative professionals for temporary assignments ranging from one month to two years. Positions offer exposure to budget, financial, and resource analysis in a dynamic university setting.

Successful candidates bring finance policy knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database tools.

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 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.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis.
• Under general supervision, provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
• Implements department budget allocations and maintains department chart of accounts, and related business processes.
• Gathers and analyzes financial and / or resource data; prepares and summarizes information and / or recommendations.
• Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
• Prepares basic financial and resource reports and / or analysis for internal department constituents.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Information gathering

Verbal and written communication

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Team player

Internal controls understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

The University of California, Office of the President hosts the TOPS program in Oakland, seeking skilled administrative professionals for temporary assignments ranging from one month to two years. Positions offer exposure to budget, financial, and resource analysis in a dynamic university setting.

Successful candidates bring finance policy knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database tools.