Senior Financial Analyst – Library Budget & Reports

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Libraries is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Business Office. This role supports budgetary, accounting, and reporting functions that advance the Libraries' mission and operations.

You will develop policy recommendations, manage monthly financial reports, and perform complex budget analyses. The position requires strong Excel skills, financial systems experience, and the ability to collaborate across units to protect resources and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Advanced skills in Excel, database software, and financial data analysis tools for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for new and changes to existing Business Office policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Libraries, campus, and UC policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate the production and complex analysis of monthly financial reports, overseeing the associated operating budgets of assigned accounts.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for recharge units and sales & services activities.
• Serve as Fiscal Officer for assigned accounts and Subject Matter Expert for corrections, budget adjustments, internal billing, and inter campus transfers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BS/BA in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Kuali Financial System

Decision Support

UCPath Reports

Tableau

Data warehouse

Job description

University of California, Irvine Libraries is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Business Office. This role supports budgetary, accounting, and reporting functions that advance the Libraries' mission and operations.

You will develop policy recommendations, manage monthly financial reports, and perform complex budget analyses. The position requires strong Excel skills, financial systems experience, and the ability to collaborate across units to protect resources and ensure accuracy.