Budget and Finance Analyst

About the Department Annually named to the US News & World Report list of the best hospitals in the USA, the clinical facilities at the University of Chicago include Mitchell Hospital, a 395‑bed adult hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital with 155 beds, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, a 525,000‑square‑foot outpatient clinic and surgery facility. A 1.2‑million‑square‑foot new hospital, the Center for Care and Discovery, opened in February 2013. The Department of Radiology operates facilities in all of these locations to provide multidisciplinary care and education. Department BSD RAD – Finance Job Summary Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Budget and Finance Analyst supports a busy Finance office in the Department of Radiology. The role performs a broad range of operational business activities related to budget creation and management, compiling and reviewing budgets, drafting financial models, and maintaining accurate records for spending and budgetary controls. Responsibilities Provides effort reporting for individual faculty and staff. Maintains a department grant portfolio database. Assists with monthly grant reconciliations. Audits and validates monthly departmental operating expenses. Updates and distributes faculty stipend reports. Routinely prepares budgets, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses. Communicates and trains users on the procurement process and procedures. Advises and guides faculty, research staff, and other administrators on procurement policy and procedures. Assists with financial administration and reporting as necessary. Prepares deposit reports and delivers unit deposits on a routine and as‑needed basis. Drafts analyses for proposed plans and monitors the budget by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified. Drafts variance summaries highlighting differences between the approved budget and actual performance and makes recommendations regarding excess and deficient funds. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications College or university degree in a related field. Work Experience Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field. Experience Knowledge and skills developed through work experience in a related discipline. Experience in a university, clinical, or not‑for‑profit organization. Preferred Competencies Knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial computing, and database software applications. Knowledge of University Financial Systems such as FAS, Business Objects, BuySite, GEMS, ACCTS, OnBase, and ePayment. Mathematical aptitude, strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet skills. Ability to create, maintain, and organize electronic files. High‑level attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain effectiveness under deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Adaptability to changes and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a client‑service environment. Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with staff, faculty, students, and others. Working Conditions Ability to navigate the UChicago Campus as required by the position. Office environment. Benefits Eligible for the University of Chicago benefits programs, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any protected class under the law. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. Pay Salary range: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00. Pay is exempt FLSA status and the position is an individual contributor with 40 weekly hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago