Senior Finance and Budget Operations Analyst

Overview Under the direction of the Senior Director of Finance & Business Operations (SDFBO), the Senior Finance & Budget Operations Analyst serves as a highly influential and productive member of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET), supporting the Organizations of the Chancellor and the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor. The Senior Analyst provides expert-level support to ASSET in the business and financial operations by performing a wide range of financial and analytical duties, including supporting organizational-level activities for the annual planning and budget process, financial management, and monthly/ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects. The Senior Analyst reviews transactions requiring organizational-level approval, performs complex budgetary/financial analysis and reporting, and leads in preparing executive-level communication and reports for multiple departments. This position provides a high level of administrative support to ASSET Management and independently performs moderate to complex budgetary/financial analysis and reporting, including multi-year planning, rate sustainability and feasibility, cost containment advisement, annual costing reports review, reconciliations, and developing/preparing reports on overall resource management. It includes research, trend and deficit analysis, tracking, generating monthly executive summaries, and reporting to constituents (e.g., UCOP, department heads, organization heads, and the campus budget office) across multiple core and non-core funding streams. Salary : The full salary range for the Senior Director of Finance & Business Operations is $93,200.00 - $174,200.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $120,000.00 annually. Salary offers are based on education, licensure/certifications, experience, and other organizational needs. Equal Opportunity : The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Responsibilities Support organizational-level activities for the annual planning and budget process, financial management, and monthly/ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects. Review transactions requiring organizational-level approval; perform complex budgetary/financial analysis and reporting. Lead in preparing executive-level high-level communications and reports for multiple departments. Provide high-level administrative support to ASSET Management. Independently perform moderate to complex budgetary/financial analysis and reporting (e.g., multi-year planning, rate sustainability and feasibility). Advise on cost containment measures; review annual costing reports; perform reconciliations. Develop and prepare reports on overall resource management; conduct research, monitor trends and deficit analysis. Generate monthly (including ad-hoc) executive-level summaries; report to UCOP, department heads, organization heads, and the campus budget office across multiple core and non-core funding streams. Qualifications Educational Requirements Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience Requirements 6 - 10 years of related experience. Minimum Requirements Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. Ability to identify, collect and analyze information from a variety of sources. Ability to present complex finance related information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally. Proficiency with multiple spreadsheet and database software tools for sophisticated financial analysis, fiscal management, and reporting. Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment; strong organizational skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to function as a member of a team. Advanced knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge and understanding of Oracle EPM, PPM, and data extraction for report preparation. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Riverside