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University of California, Riverside · 1 month ago

Financial and Budget Analyst

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $137K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Financial and Budget Analyst who will perform complex financial, budgetary, and compliance analysis for the Division of Student Affairs. The role involves managing budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal oversight for various departments, while also ensuring adherence to university policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Independently performs complex financial, budgetary, and compliance analysis for the Division of Student Affairs

Applies advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to support long-range financial planning, evaluate fiscal performance, and recommend process improvements

Manages budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal oversight for multiple Student Affairs departments and programs

Preparation of internal and external financial and compliance reports

Coordination of the annual budget development and fiscal year-end closing processes

Management of general ledger reconciliations, cost transfers, and fund tracking to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies

Serves as a key resource for financial compliance reviews and internal audits, ensuring adherence to University policy, fund restrictions, and applicable state and federal regulations

Supports divisional leadership by preparing financial materials, dashboards, and reports for executive briefings and advisory groups

Coordinates with the CFAO and departmental business officers on financial planning, budget presentations, and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementOracle FinancialsData managementCompliance reportingCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field

4 - 7 years of related experience

Experience with UCR Financial System - Oracle Financials and Budget Cloud and related applications

Experience in an Institution of Higher Education

Minimum of 5 years of related experience

Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments

Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally

Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports

Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Ability to function as a member of a team

Strong customer service orientation and the ability to maintain collaborative and collegial working relationships with stakeholders in assigned units and across the greater campus community

Highly effective communication and active listening skills, including the ability to clearly communicate and receive information, intentions and instructions to accomplish desired objectives. Strong written communication skills

Demonstrated skill in conducting complex budget/financial and costing analysis, including the development and analysis of long-range financial models

Working knowledge of common reporting systems and tools, including budget, payroll/staffing, personnel, facilities, inventory and general ledger. Solid knowledge of contemporary data management and retrieval tools and methodologies for analysis and reporting

Strong organizational and time management skills, to effectively manage priorities and to deliver excellence in a high performing, high volume and fast paced office. Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and respond to multiple issues and directives within prescribed timelines. Ability to maintain focus and perspective when working on tight deadlines and in tense situations

Proven skill and ability in extracting large data sets from enterprise systems and databases, using PC based front end tools, and validating, analyzing, organizing, summarizing and reporting outputs for a wide variety of purposes, including executive level decision making, compliance reporting, administration of processes, strategic planning, etc

Demonstrated and solid skill in utilizing the vast array of functionality available in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and Word, and other applications such as Visio and Adobe

Demonstrated knowledge and solid skill in math, quantitative analysis and problem solving, including experience independently performing research to identify key variables/data and identifying options and approaches to resolve issues

Ability to identify interrelationships/dependencies and forecast outcomes given changing parameters and assumptions