University of California  Los Angeles

Sr. Financial Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and accounting principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of the University accounting system and UC financial policies.
  • Ability to independently perform complex financial analysis assignments.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Access, COGNOS, and financial automation systems like Oracle.
  • Good interpersonal skills with a strong service orientation and critical thinking abilities.
  • Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and multi-tasking in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed financial analyses and report findings to stakeholders.
  • Utilize financial systems for managing departmental fund accounting and resource allocation.
  • Gather and organize financial information independently for decision-making.
  • Support and advise on internal control processes to protect university assets.
  • Collaborate with team members and serve as a subject matter expert where needed.
  • Prepare regular financial reports to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  • Work on financial tasks according to structured schedules (daily, monthly, etc.).

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.
  • Benefits that start on day one of employment.
  • Access to UC Total Compensation Estimator for detail on benefits value.
Full Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include resume with fully completed application.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely on a hybrid schedule: three days per week onsite and two days per week remote.

Position Summary

UCLA Facilities Management is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst. The work is an important part of our Finance department. We are looking for someone to join our team.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • 1. Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and systems. (Required)
  • 3. In-depth knowledge of the University accounting system. Working knowledge of UC-System financial policies and procedures and ability to apply to departmental fund accounting (Preferred)
  • 4. Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. (Required)
  • 5. Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. (Required)
  • 6. Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports (Excel, Access, COGNOS) and other systems. Ability to use automated financial systems (General Ledger, MAXIMO, BRUINBUY PLUS, UCPath, SmartView, Tableau). (Required)
  • 7. In-depth knowledge of MAXIMO (Facilities Management's asset management software system) and Oracle financials. Ability to use spreadsheet and database management software (Excel, Access, COGNOS) and other systems. (Required)
  • 8. Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment. (Required)
  • 9. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. (Required)
  • 10. Ability to function as a member of a team. Ability to serve as lead or subject matter expert on teams. (Required)
  • 11. Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. (Required)
  • 12. Demonstrated ability to manage select tasks on a recurring basis (annually, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily) with strategic oversight; Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when required. (Required)

  • Schedule

    Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    CX-Clerical & Allied Services
    Complete Position Description

    https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Financial%20Analyst%203%20CX%20(40100463)

    About University of California Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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