Senior Financial Analyst - 141989

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Affairs seeks a finance professional to analyze complex budget data, ensure policy compliance, and support senior management with clear reports. The role emphasizes independent data gathering, executive communication, and rigorous internal controls across campuses.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with detail orientation, adapt to evolving priorities, and collaborate with diverse teams to optimize financial resources for the university.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to analyze large quantities of financial and administrative data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior management.
• Experience with spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under deadlines.
• Understanding of internal control practices.

Skills

Finance analysis

Budget data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Internal controls knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/accounting degree

Tools

Database software

Word processing

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Academic Affairs is the largest of the vice chancellor areas at UC San Diego. Led by the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), it is comprised of eight academic schools, eight undergraduate colleges, the University Libraries, Division of Extended Studies, and Enrollment Management. The vice chancellor area also includes academic support units, as well as the units under the purview of the Vice Chancellors of Student Affairs and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Academic Affairs annually manages expenditures in excess of $1.7B, 3.2M ASF of space and employs over 13,500 academic, staff and research employees. The Office of the EVC is responsible for policy and procedure communication and implementation, resource administration, training and guidance, and program development for administrators, faculty, and staff within the EVC areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Demonstrated ability to independently comprehend, analyze and interpret complex financial and budgetary data, written policies and procedures and apply concepts, and computer-generated information, and effectively communicate results of analysis to senior management.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Expert skill in analyzing large quantities of financial and administrative data, summarizing and extracting pertinent data, compiling relevant information in a variety of appropriate formats.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Skill in communicating instructions/procedures in a logical, clear, concise manner to a wide variety of constituents throughout the organization.
• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Expert level computing skills for utilizing word spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications to produce a variety of analyses and reports.
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Experience in independently accomplishing tasks in an environment with changing priorities, including the ability to perform routine recurring tasks without reminder. Experience performing under constant pressure of deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Knowledge of general statistical and mathematical operations to perform calculations using percentages and decimals and ability to recognize errors and/or discrepancies and take action to correct.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).