Senior Financial and Budget Analyst

　　Stanford, California, United States

　　Finance

　　Post Date Jan 10, 2024

　　Requisition # 101904

　　JOB PURPOSE:

　　The Office of the President and Provost (PPO) is seeking a Senior Financial and Budget Analyst to join our finance team. The analyst will perform complex, technical finance functions, ranging from budget accruals and maintaining complex data models to developing, assessing and improving internal control and subject area systems. The finance team is responsible for managing the PPO consolidated budget and for the development, implementation and management of complex financial systems that support the 25 administrative units within PPO.

　　The analyst will own several important financial processes and projects. Projects and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating budgets, maintaining a multi-year financial forecast to assist with long-range planning, variance analysis, and management of financial commitments at a high and detailed level, help ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and is the subject matter expert for complex financial, policy, procedural, and technical issues.

　　This position manages a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment, requiring a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, productivity, accuracy, organization, sound judgment and decision making.

　　CORE DUTIES:

　　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.

　　Develop and maintain a 10-year forecast model; develop strategies for utilizing gifts to maximize impact and support stewardship reporting.

　　Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and unit/department issues; recognize exceptions, recommend, and develop resolutions and implement solution. Ensure effective and efficient delivery and integration of all financial services for area of responsibility.

　　Design an effective system of internal controls for area 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.

　　Support financial infrastructure building and improvement in distributed units, including planning, forecasting, and reporting.

　　Analyze problems in business critical systems, and identify risks, solutions, and strategies; act as business owner of project.

　　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 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 as assigned.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　Education & Experience:

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

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　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 communicate 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.

　　Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

　　Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

　　Ability to adapt to a fast paced and ever-changing environment.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Demonstrated experience with fund accounting principles.

　　Knowledge of Oracle Business Intelligence and the ability to design ad hoc queries or dashboards for broad use.

　　Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.

　　Experience working in higher education.

　　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 the 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,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

　　Why Stanford is for yo u

　　Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

　　Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

　　A caring culture. We provide excellent retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

　　A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, swim in our Olympic-sized pool, or choose from hundreds of health and fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide highly competitive health care benefits.

　　Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails and museums.

　　Enviable resources. Enjoy free commute programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

　　The expected pay range for this position is $154,000 to $180,000 per annum.

　　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 (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) 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.

　　The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

　　Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Additional Information

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Job Code: 4454

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Grade: L

　　Requisition ID: 101904

　　Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible