Senior Finance Analyst, Dean’s Office Budget

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Financial Analyst within the College of Engineering to support budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting for the Dean's Office. The role involves coordinating with campus systems and finance teams to ensure accurate forecasts and timely close processes.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, policy adherence, and effective communication with internal stakeholders, offering full benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Experience with campus finance systems and data tools is preferred.
• Ability to present complex information clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex financial or resource analysis to inform allocations.
• Develop and design reports using campus systems and tools (BFS, Bearbuy, UC Path, CalAnswers, CalPlanning).
• Provide analytical support for budget and financial analysis projects.
• Reconcile budgets, forecast salaries, process transfers, and support monthly closings.
• Collaborate with CoE cost center directors and administrative staff on budgeting matters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

BFS

Bearbuy

UC Path

CalAnswers

CalPlanning

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Financial Analyst within the College of Engineering to support budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting for the Dean's Office. The role involves coordinating with campus systems and finance teams to ensure accurate forecasts and timely close processes.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, policy adherence, and effective communication with internal stakeholders, offering full benefits and a competitive salary range.