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University Of California Irvine

Senior Financial Analyst (1 year contract position)

University Of California Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


Who We Are

Founded in 1965,

UC Irvine

is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.The office of Program Development and Execution (PDE) is proud to support the division, the campus community, and the University of California as a whole. DFA is focused on continuous improvements in delivering excellent and ever more efficient service to our clients. Our goal is to make a significant increase in quality and productivity across campus. Through campus wide collaboration, we continuously focus on maintaining a safe and attractive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors; ensuring buildings and other infrastructure perform efficiently and are well maintained; and providing professional services in the areas of accounting, purchasing, risk management, safety, and transportation.Your Role on the Team

Within the Budget and Finance work group in for the Division of Finance and Administration is responsible for administering and monitoring the financial processes for various departments within the division and providing financial projections based on ongoing analysis of resources. Also responsible for review of ledger data and financial transaction processing. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.What It Takes to be Successful

Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $77,000- $95,000.00 (Annual).

Required:Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.Proven 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 environment.Ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to function as a member of a team.Thorough knowledge and understanding of fund accounting, internal control practices, and their impact on protecting University resources.Skill in coordinating and compiling information from numerous sources, analyze complex data, see the overall picture, and summarize financial reports for higher level management's use in planning and decision makingDemonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks and set priorities.Ability to use commercial PC-based software including Microsoft Windows and Office.Effective, polite, and responsive oral and written communication skills with technical and non-technical people.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.A minimum of 3 years of experience In Financial budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting within a complex organization.

Preferred:Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.Knowledge of campus, University, State, and Federal financial policies and procedures.Advanced knowledge and experience using the campus Data Warehouse for research and reporting purposes.Skill in reading and comprehension to understand, apply, and explain complex policy.

Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization