Financial Analyst 3

university of california - san francisco campus and health
Millbrae, US
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The role demands a fast-paced environment, with the Financial Analyst required to handle a variety of funding sources, including federal and private grants, which necessitates quick and accurate financial analysis and reporting.
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is a cornerstone of the Financial Analyst's role, as evidenced by the need to work closely with faculty, leadership, and research teams, ensuring that financial strategies align with departmental goals.
Autonomy
Medium
This position requires a high degree of autonomy, as the Financial Analyst is expected to independently manage a diverse portfolio of funds, offering expert financial guidance and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made by the Financial Analyst have a significant impact on the success of research and patient care initiatives, requiring sound judgment and ethical integrity when navigating sensitive financial matters.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity of the role is evident in the need to handle a variety of funding sources, manage budgets, and provide financial guidance, all while ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations.
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills
Individuals with experience in financial management, particularly in complex funding portfolios, can transition smoothly into this role, leveraging their skills in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reporting.

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What success looks like

  • Managed diverse portfolio of funds
  • Provided expert financial guidance to faculty
Typical background
Experience in financial management

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Financial Analyst at a research institution
    financial analysis · budget management
    Experience in financial analysis and budget management at a research institution directly translates to the role's requirement to manage diverse funding sources and ensure compliance with various policies.
  • Coming from Accountant in a healthcare setting
    accounting principles · financial reporting
    An accountant in a healthcare setting would bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, crucial for accurate financial guidance and compliance in this role.

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial ManagementBudget ManagementCommunicationPolicy Interpretation

Preferred

Grant ManagementClinical Trial Funding

Stack & domain

Financial ManagementComplex Funding PortfoliosFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingFinancial PoliciesFinancial RegulationsCommunicationCollaborationEthicsProfessional IntegrityJudgmentFinanceResearchClinical

About the role

As a Financial Analyst 3 at UCSF, you'll manage diverse funding portfolios, ensuring compliance and providing expert financial guidance to faculty, all while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Original posting from university of california - san francisco campus and health

Financial Analyst 3Psych-LPPI-ACAFFull Time87823BRJob SummaryJoin an innovative, collaborative team at the forefront of supporting critical research and clinical endeavors in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) at UCSF! As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a key role in managing and optimizing funding for our esteemed faculty and Principal Investigators, contributing directly to the success of impactful research and patient care initiatives.You'll be part of a dynamic Financial Services Team where collaboration and mentorship are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're working on complex financial analysis, budget management, or providing high-quality support to faculty, you'll benefit from a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the team. Our environment fosters growth, with opportunities to contribute to major team projects, develop new skills, and build meaningful networks here at UCSF.In this position, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of funds, offering expert financial guidance to faculty while ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and compliance with departmental, university, and agency policies. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders-from faculty and leadership to research teams-will be essential in ensuring that financial strategies align with the department's goals. You'll also provide thoughtful analysis and resolution of complex budget and resource challenges, with a focus on both efficiency and responsiveness.The Financial Analyst will handle a variety of funding sources, including federal and private grants, gifts/endowments, clinical trial funds, and more, all requiring a keen understanding of advanced financial concepts and regulations. Strong ethics, professional integrity, and sound judgment are essential as you navigate sensitive financial matters and work to maintain the highest standards of accountability. To be an effective Financial Analyst, experience in financial management, particularly with complex funding portfolios, strong communication skills to present and explain financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders, ability to research, interpret, and apply financial policies and regulations effectively and a collaborative spirit with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth will help you be successful in this role.This position offers a hybrid-remote work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, while fostering team engagement and connection with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Join our team and be part of something bigger at UCSF! Together, we make an impact on mental health research and patient care that extends across the globe.The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.The salary range for this position is $81,300 - $172,300 (Annual Rate).To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: Department DescriptionThe UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is among the nation's foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area and minimum three years experience or equivalent combination of experience / training.Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systemsAbility to independently gather required information to organize and perform financial analysis assignmentsProven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise mannerProven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reportsProven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environmentDemonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principlesDemonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reportsIndependent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areasMaintains current knowledge of compliance

Source: university of california - san francisco campus and health careers

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