Senior Financial Analyst: Strategic Budget & Insights

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support decision-making through advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and cost accounting. You will enhance budgeting systems, develop cost benchmarks, and provide actionable data to leadership.

The role requires independent judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive improvements across multiple systems, including CFTE and data warehouses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Experience with planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office; familiarity with financial systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and complete complex financial analyses and reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Prepare periodic management reports and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational management to drive financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

SAP

Oracle

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support decision-making through advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and cost accounting. You will enhance budgeting systems, develop cost benchmarks, and provide actionable data to leadership.

The role requires independent judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive improvements across multiple systems, including CFTE and data warehouses.