Finance Analyst - Mathematical Sciences

Job Description The College of Arts & Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Budgeting, the Finance Analyst will directly impact the success of our Mathematical Sciences units while developing expertise in cutting‑edge financial systems like Workday, Adaptive Planning, and Financial Cubes. In this role, you will: Transform complex financial data into actionable insights for department leaders Partner with HR Managers to ensure seamless payroll operations Manage critical budgets that support world‑changing research and education Join a supportive team that will guide you through the fascinating fiscal landscape of higher education This role is located on the Seattle campus and operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While primarily onsite, the position may offer up to two remote workdays per week. Key Responsibilities

• 40%) Run and analyze a variety of Workday‑based reports and review with the department and their unique revenue portfolios on a regular basis (approximately $15 M annually). Run earnings and actuals twice a month for each unit to ensure salary, wages and related tuition charges are posted to the correct FDM values for the units. Run R1300.5 monthly and use as a ‘jumping off point’ to search for variance and run additional reports as necessary. Run reports for grants, gifts, programs and stand‑alone grant tags on a cadence requested by the chair or other faculty members. As necessary initiate the process for correcting journal entries via the College’s Shared Environment. Serve as Cost Center manager for a portfolio of the departments. Ensure that requests for reimbursements, purchases and other expenditures use correct FDM values.
• 40%) Submit, update and revise the Adaptive plan for the departments. Work with department leaders to create spend plans for various revenue streams. Enter and update five‑year plan in Adaptive each Autumn. Create recasts each new fiscal year. Use reports in Adaptive to ensure actual spend matches plan and identify variances. Create ad‑hoc forecasts for department leaders, supervisor or Divisional Deans as requested.
• 20%) Ensure that HR Manager, department front line staff and faculty have appropriate FDM values for costing allocations, travel reimbursements, etc.

Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related field Minimum of four years of experience in finance, accounting and yearly financial planning Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department. Additional Qualifications Advanced Excel skills including pivot table, V‑Lookup Experience with data cubes Demonstrated attention to detail Demonstrate ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not finance experts Demonstrated problem solving skills Preferred Qualifications Curiosity and imagination Enjoys puzzles Able to deal with ambiguity About the Team The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of UW Seattle, bringing together 43 departments and centers across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. With more than 1,400 distinguished faculty members and $120 million in annual research funding, the College drives innovation while supporting a vibrant academic community of over 24,600 students. It is also home to two world‑class museums and a premier performance hall. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $76,800.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $85,800.00 annual Other Compensation: – Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position FTE (Full‑Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 ( To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington