Senior Financial Analyst

Our Purpose

Stanford Medicine is leading the biomedical revolution in precision health. We are transforming health care away from after-the-fact diagnosis to prediction and prevention and away from one-size-fits-all medicine to personalized care that empowers people to lead healthy lives. We are leveraging the art and science of medicine to predict and prevent disease before it strikes and cure it decisively if it does.

To achieve our Precision Health vision, we are integrating, building, and leveraging our strengths in fundamental research, the new field of biomedical data science, and nine transformative biomedical platforms. As a learning health system, we will apply these advances in our hospitals and health care delivery systems within Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health.

Our Values

Fulfilling our promise to humanity requires the engagement of a diverse, creative, and collaborative team of professionals who work together to advance our research, education, and patient care mission. We strive to create a culture of inclusion and belonging to ensure all employees have the meaningful employment experience that is necessary to do their best work.

Do you want to contribute your financial skills to support the mission of one of the best medical schools in the world? The Stanford University School of Medicine, will give you the opportunity to grow your skills, lead key financial processes and engage in continuous improvement.

Our Work

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. If you enjoy diving into the details and then stepping back to tell the story, this role is for you. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll navigate complex financial activity, translate it into accurate results, and design tech‑enabled reporting that highlights key trends and opportunities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Duties include:

• Prepare complex accounting journals in accordance with University policy.
• Execute account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas.
• Meet journal and reconciliation deadlines for month/quarter-end; tie results to the trial balance and prepare variance analyses versus budget and prior periods.
• Streamline journal/reconciliation workflows, standardize templates, and improve controls and documentation.
• Leverage technology (e.g., ERP journal tools, advanced Excel/Power Query, SQL/Alteryx, Tableau/OBI) to automate data pulls, validations, and reporting.
• Partner on the development and production of quarterly financial analysis for consolidated School of Medicine financial results, collaborating closely with the University to ensure data accuracy, reconcile results to financial systems, and support leadership in understanding key financial trends.
• Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets to identify trends and provide insights on business performance.
• Drive routine oversight of School-wide financials to ensure compliance with university policies, monitor budget performance across departments, support accurate financial and donor reporting, identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to leadership to guide decision-making.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the School of Medicine and University (i.e. Global Business Services, Faculty Staff Housing), translating Section 117 and housing loan policy updates and compliance requirements, advocating for SOM’s needs, and developing process improvements that enhance service delivery and maintain institutional compliance.
• Monitor and review internal controls programs. Suggest, design, and implement enhancements.
• Act as a responsible steward of University resources by ensuring funds are used appropriately, in support of the mission, and complies with policies and donor intent.
• Work collaboratively with peers, cross-functional teams in Fiscal Affairs, and broader School of Medicine and University groups to lead impactful projects that drive meaningful improvements in processes and policies across the School and University.
• Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies. Support process excellence efforts across the Controller’s Group.

Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Advanced 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 GAAP.
• Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management.
• Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly sitting.
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $116,377 to $149,775, covering the spread for all regions excluding Stanford Work Location.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.