"Finance Analyst"

Finance Analyst

Req ID: 145876

Location: Orange, California

Division: School of Medicine

Department: Research Administration

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $35.13/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $53.47/Hr.

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 UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its 250+ faculty and clinician members and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.

Your Role on the Team

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

The Finance Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and provides financial and analytical support for assigned areas within the UCI Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The incumbent applies financial concepts, gathers data and performs financial and resource analysis, implements budget allocations, and ensures internal controls, and summarizes and prepares reports and recommendations. Responsibilities also include monitoring of accounts, processing of financial documents, and maintaining records across a variety of fund sources and operational areas. Works directly with Assistant Director of Finance to prioritize needs related to Center's fiscal operations.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated 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.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• High level of integrity and honesty and ability to maintain confidentiality in all operations and transactions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to make sound decisions and employ effective problem-solving techniques and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of UCI PAL CARD requirements
• Experience working in multidisciplinary matrixed work environment
• Prior experience working in University or academic environment
• Knowledge of University of California accounting system
• Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures

Special Conditions:

• Ability to travel to the Orange campus, Irvine campus and off-site locations for meetings/event as needed and required.

Total Rewards

In 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.