Strategic Finance Lead — Research Ops & Comparative Medicine

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist, Comparative Medicine & Research Operations to support financial integrity and growth of UVA's Animal Care and Use Program. This role provides analytical leadership and operational support for vivarium operations, facilities, and residency training.

Responsibilities include multi-year planning and forecasting, rate-setting and cost-recovery models, audits, and real-time budget portfolios

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree (MBA/MPA) preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year financial planning and forecasting for CCM and OVPR initiatives.
• Own annual rate-setting, recharge processes, and compliance with policies.
• Provide dashboards, variance analysis, and performance metrics for leadership.
• Oversee budgets across CCM facilities, equipment, and services.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cost recovery models

Audit readiness

Executive decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree preferred (MBA/MPA)

Tools

Workday

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

The University of Virginia's Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist, Comparative Medicine & Research Operations to support financial integrity and growth of UVA's Animal Care and Use Program. This role provides analytical leadership and operational support for vivarium operations, facilities, and residency training.

Responsibilities include multi-year planning and forecasting, rate-setting and cost-recovery models, audits, and real-time budget portfolios