Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager for the BSD FIN - Financial Planning & Analysis to stabilize and optimize financial processes after a new ERP implementation. You will lead modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis across BSD/UCM funds, partnering with leadership to minimize risk and drive efficiency.

This role requires strong financial acumen, experience in healthcare or not-for-profit settings, and the ability to lead data-driven improvements while building training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or audit-related certification strongly preferred.
• Healthcare, university, or not-for-profit sector experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial input via data collection, metrics, and analytics applications.
• Develop models, forecasts, and reports to support BSD/UCM decisions.
• Collaborate with BSD/UCM leadership and stakeholders to improve financial workflows.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA or advanced degree

CPA or audit certificate

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Department BSD FIN - Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Department The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care. The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 14 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,500 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV): MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all. VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care. VALUES: Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others. Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation. Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science. Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone. Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community. Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions. The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.

Job Summary

The University recently implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning system which requires a near-term focus of stabilization in creating processes, standards, and reports. The Senior Manager will position the BSD for long-term resilience by continually assessing needs and developing tools, training, and processes to minimize financial and reputational risk, driving efficiency, and safeguard assets. The Senior Manager is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting and variance analysis of UCM/BSD funds flow items.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BSD leadership, UCM Finance, department and unit administrators, and other key stakeholders to identify analytic needs including the design or improvement of existing reporting and data collection mechanisms.
• Ensure data integrity across several FP&A databases and shared UCM/BSD databases.
• Deliver recurring and ad-hoc reporting across several FP&A functions and across multiple systems to support and enable strategic decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and improve routine and complex analytic processes.
• Engage with and leverage AI tools to streamline, automate, and scale outputs.
• Identify and replace manual data collection/reporting processes with automated/systemic solutions.
• Champion new analytic ideas and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, accessibility, workflows, and business impact.
• Build and develop training materials, process maps and SOPs, and other related documentation.
• Propose and execute solutions to address lack of timely financial data
• Serve as a change agent, promoting and socializing enhanced functions delivered by the new system.
• Engages with finance team and builds relationships across functional areas to optimize financial workflows, analysis, and decision making.
• Provides financial input based on the development of data collection, metrics, reports and other analytical applications.
• Analyze, organize and communicate business information to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. MBA or advanced degree in finance, public policy, not-for-profit administration, healthcare administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of general finance and accounting experience. CPA or other audit-related certificate holder strongly preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare, University or a not-for-profit organization strongly preferred.
• Financial analysis and modeling experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Familiarity with Project Management methodologies, e.g. Smartsheet.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent skills in organizing information, written communication, and training.
• Demonstrated ability to interact proactively with counterparts in other units.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own time to deliver high-integrity products within established deadlines.
• Knowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications.
• Intellectual versatility and creativity.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand a workflow and visualize it for other users.
• Ability to work closely with senior Division Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary.

Working Conditions

Office Environment.

Application Documents

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Job Family Financial Management Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $110,000.00 - $175,000.00

Benefits

Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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