FINANCIAL ANALYST 3 CX - HYBRID

Financial Analyst 3

At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good. The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service.

The UCOP Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis provides strategic support in financial planning, policy analysis, and fiscal administration to UCOP. The group provides analyses of policies and programs, assists in the determination of UCOP's financial priorities and develops strategies designed to achieve these priorities. The team partners with departments to align UCOP's resources with its strategic needs and goals and delivers insightful financial analysis and forecasting to support UCOP leadership to make effective and strategic funding, financial and operational decisions.

Position Summary: The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and analyzing divisional budgets throughout the Office of the President. Oversight of the departmental budgets includes ensuring transparency and driving a consistent reporting structure to support UCOP's strategic objectives. The Financial Analyst works with divisional and departmental staff across the organization to support the development and management of budgets and financial reporting, in addition to creating forecasts and developing resource management tools. Please note this is a hybrid position located in Oakland, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% Applies professional financial and budgetary concepts to provide analytical support to a range of departments for budget and forecast preparation and monitoring.
• 20% Assists the Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis staff in the evaluation and development of budget and financial system enhancement projects including testing and training.
• 25% Acts as a resource for staff within UCOP departments around budgeting, systems data and reporting, generating reports and analysis as needed, including budget, general ledger, and payroll reports.
• 5% Assists the Director and Executive Director on key projects and ongoing process improvements within Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Experience Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar roles. Ability to research, analyze and interpret budget and financial data, participating with others across organizational lines in synthesizing data to be used in formulating recommendations. Strong Excel, problem solving, creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. Must have experience with financial systems, including data input, report creation and ad hoc analyses. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive and detail-oriented tasks simultaneously and with strong results/goal orientation. Ability to function as a member of a team. Requires knowledge of, and experience implementing, financial policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques, and accounting. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and demonstrated experience in a customer service environment. Ability to communicate financial information in a clear, concise manner to stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Grade: Grade 22 Payscale: $103,000 - $115,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging