Strategic Finance Manager, Dean’s Office

Stanford University School of Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a proactive Financial Manager to lead Dean’s Office financial reporting and analysis. The role partners with department stakeholders, develops budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans, and drives control improvements across finance teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with extensive experience in university finance operations and report automation. Travel to university sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical capabilities and ability to deliver complex financial analysis.
• Ability to partner with multiple department stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading financial reporting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical, complex finance and control functions with high-value transactions.
• Develop financial analyses, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Create reports and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership.
• Lead internal controls and process improvements across the Controller’s team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder partnering

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience

Tools

Excel

ERP/financial systems

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a proactive Financial Manager to lead Dean’s Office financial reporting and analysis. The role partners with department stakeholders, develops budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans, and drives control improvements across finance teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with extensive experience in university finance operations and report automation. Travel to university sites may be required.