Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III Job No: 541131 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department: 64900000 - FA-COST ANALYSIS Job Description Classification Title: Financial Analyst III Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience. Job Description: The Finance Analyst III is a senior member of UF's centralized costing team, responsible for developing advanced financial models, performing complex costing analysis, and delivering insights that support research, academic, auxiliary, and fee‑for‑service decision‑making. The role evaluates large datasets, strengthens costing methodologies, and collaborates with campus partners to improve transparency and analytical consistency across the institution. Key Duties Build and maintain sophisticated financial and cost‑allocation models for institutional costing activities. Perform advanced costing analysis, including multi‑variable calculations and validation of complex datasets. Document costing methodologies and prepare analytical summaries that support planning and decision‑making. Partner with campus units to refine costing processes and integrate best practices into operational workflows. Produce costing reports, dashboards, and decision‑support tools that enhance transparency and usability. Expected Salary Commensurate with experience Preferred Ideal candidates bring strong analytical expertise, advanced modeling skills, and the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable financial insights. Advanced financial modeling experience supporting research, academic, or operational costing. Expertise in cost ‑allocation methods and multi‑variable analytical techniques. Strong data analytics skills with the ability to evaluate large, complex datasets. Proficiency in financial systems and tools used for modeling, reporting, and data validation. Clear communication that translates complex costing concepts into actionable insights. Collaboration skills to work effectively with campus partners and strengthen costing practices. Commitment to accuracy through disciplined documentation, validation, and audit‑ready workpapers. Health Assessment Required: No Applications Close 03 September 2026 Our Commitment The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Florida