Stanford University · 3 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expStanford University is a leading institution known for its liberal arts education, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Office. The role involves complex financial analysis, budget management, and the development of financial systems to support strategic decisions within the school.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and related analysis; prepare or review and approve complex transactions and higher-level dollar value transactions
Research and synthesize data for broad areas; develop complex financial analyses, budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning, and analyses. Perform root-cause analysis and synthesis, draw conclusions, and propose solutions
Develop complex financial reports and presentations, design and run ad hoc reports, and prepare or review complex transactions to support the stewardship of university resources. Provide consultation to senior leadership to interpret results
Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and unit/department issues; recognize exceptions, recommend and develop resolutions and implement solutions. Ensure effective and efficient delivery and integration of all financial services for areas of responsibility
Design an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; implement and ensure compliance programs
Lead multiple complex, high-visibility process innovation projects. Develop, champion and implement strategic initiatives with significant impact. Empower action, remove obstacles, enable constructive feedback and support from leaders, and reward and recognize progress and achievements
Develop, assess, and continuously improve systems and processes to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls. Design and provide training on new financial systems
Analyze problems in business-critical systems, identify risks, solutions, and strategies, act as business owner of projects
Represent organization to client group(s) and leaders: serve as subject matter expert on matters that involve complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise
Assess client and business needs and formulate recommendations to determine the approach to managing and completing processes
May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
Expert proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicating information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management
Advanced project management skills and ability to lead large multi-functional teams
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with fund accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to appreciate and thrive in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, and define financial requirements, when building new and innovative financial systems
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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