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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Financial Operations and Budget Analyst

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$117K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Financial Operations and Budget Analyst for the Stanford School of Medicine's Department of Neurosurgery. This role involves engaging in financial functions, conducting data analysis, and supporting financial strategies while collaborating with colleagues across various operational domains.

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Responsibilities

Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts. Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas

Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit

Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making

Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports

Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties

Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes

Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed

Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility

Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results

Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement

Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners

May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingGAAP knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelProject managementData analysisCompliance managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy

Knowledge of GAAP

Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups

Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.