Senior Financial Analyst - 141989

University of California San Diego; United States; Híbrido; USD 94.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UC San Diego is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Academic Affairs to deliver high-level financial analysis and reporting. The role provides expert budgeting support and strategic guidance for online program development and self-supporting degree programs, collaborating with the EVC and AAFA leadership.

You will analyze complex data, prepare critical reports, and advise on budgets, funding, and resource projects while supporting cross-unit initiatives and ensuring strong internal controls

Formación

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather information for financial analysis tasks.
• Expert skill in analyzing large quantities of financial and administrative data.
• Proven ability to present information clearly to senior management.
• Proven interpersonal skills and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of internal control practices and protecting resources.
• Knowledge of basic statistical calculations and error detection.

Responsabilidades

• Perform complex financial analyses and reporting to support budgets and decisions.
• Assist in long- and short-range planning and program evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate development and transition plans for new programs.
• Provide high-level analytical support and guidance to senior management.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Reporting

Communication

multi-tasking

Internal controls

Team collaboration

Herramientas

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

Payroll Title: FINANCIAL ANL 3 CX

Department: VC-ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Hiring Pay Scale: $94,000 - $100,000 / Year

Worksite: Hybrid

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

#141989 Senior Financial Analyst

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/10/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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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.

Provides high-level support to Academic Affairs Finance and Administration (AAFA) with primary responsibility for the financial analysis of on-line program development and self-supporting degree programs. The position supports the planning, appraisal, analysis and implementation of innovative curriculum and education programs. Participates in long- and short-range planning, and advises on complex and important issues affecting AAFA and/or the campus. Collaborates with partners to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of new programs and processes, including the creation and execution of transition plans to ensure unit personnel sustain business processes upon and beyond project completion. Delivers high-level analytical support to the Director, Financial and Budget Management and other EVC senior management regarding complex budgets, funding, financial, or academic data, systems and resource projects. Performs complex analyses, determines appropriate data sources, and creates critical reports used by management for strategic decision-making.

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).

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