Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist

Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist Hiring Department: Administrative Affairs Location: Peoria, IL, USA Requisition ID: 1041725

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 7/8/2026 Salary Range: $28.41 - $54.90 per year Remote: This position is not remote and is onsite in Peoria, IL. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. About UICOMP The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 244 medical students and nearly 300 physician residents annually. It is one of four campuses that make up the nation's largest public medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and hands‑on clerkships; to residents and fellows for the strong academic setting, large referral base and exceptional facilities; and by physicians seeking the ideal combination of teaching and practicing medicine in a research‑based university setting. Position Summary Under the general direction of the Accountant III, the Financial Analyst / Planner Specialist performs computer‑based financial analysis, assists in overseeing fiscal management and long‑term planning, while providing high‑level financial support to the Department of Administrative Affairs. This includes preparation and monitoring of unit budgets, development and analysis of financial reports, and presentation of reports to the Accountant III and to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs. The Planner Specialist works closely with the departmental units to monitor spending trends, fund balances, and provides analysis‑based recommendations to address financial problems. The Planner Specialist analyzes, interprets, and communicates budget and income statement variances with departmental units. Assists University Accounting during audits and provides project leadership as assigned. Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and submit year‑end Fact Sheets for UICOMP self‑supporting and Medical Service Plan fund types to ensure University financial statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Review and investigate underlying transactions to verify the appropriate year‑end expense accruals or deferrals. Compile data throughout the fiscal year for inclusion in the year‑end reports. Perform follow‑up reviews as requested by UAFR and/or auditors. Perform complex financial analysis/studies, evaluation, and modeling for the development of in‑depth reports used for financial management, decision‑making, and long‑term planning within Administrative Affairs. Assist in service center rate calculations for UICOMP service funds in compliance with System Government Costing (SGC) policies and procedures. Serve as project leader for system improvement projects, working with staff as needed. Provides design options based on the user's needs and goals. Prepare, reconcile, analyze and/or distribute periodic financial reports. Provide breadth of standardized reports for internal UICOMP usage as well as those requested by other University of Illinois administrative units. Provide interpretation and follow‑up as needed. Train, mentor, and advise the Admin Affairs staff and other UICOMP operating units in matters of data sourcing, fiscal analysis, and planning. Provide guidance regarding the selection of appropriate standardized reports, assistance in understanding complex report results, consultation regarding analytical techniques, and interpretation and application of University policies and procedures. Analyze and review fiscal activity for accuracy and compliance with University policies. Enter transactions into University systems to record new activity or correct noncompliant entries. Maintain databases for analytical purposes. Recommend enhancements as necessary. Serve as back up for the cashiering operations of UICOMP. Collect, record and balance payments received at the cashier window for student and staff fees including parking, printing, postage, and shipping. Serve as custodian of cashiering change fund. Prepare and process currency orders for change funds. Reconcile parking token sales and counts from the security/reception area. Tabulate Medical Service Plan payments received from UICOMP medical clinics. Track and reconcile credit/debit card payment activity. Prepare bank deposits and associated reports to facilitate proper revenue distribution among UICOMP operating units. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform duties listed in lower level of this classification series. Stay abreast of new data analysis/modeling systems and applications, recommend changes, and share knowledge and skills with users. Minimum Qualifications Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below: College coursework comparable to that in a field related to financial analysis/planning such as accounting, business administration, economics, finance, statistics, or a closely related field: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year; Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months; 90 semester hours equals two (2) years; Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years; Master’s Degree equals four (4) years. Work experience in developing financial or economic analyses, research designs, strategic plans, or data models. One (1) year (12 months) of professional‑level progressively responsible financial work experience. Employment Requirements Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago