Sr. Financial Analyst
Company: Stanford University
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
The Department of Radiology at Stanford University is dedicated
to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and
administration. The people and programs comprising Stanford
Radiology are world-renowned. Stanford Radiologys core strength
lies in its people: faculty, who are highly regarded for their deep
subspecialty expertise, dedication to patient care, and
responsiveness to referring providers; multidisciplinary
researchers who continue to push the boundaries of innovation in
physics and engineering to develop cutting-edge methods for
enhanced anatomic and functional imaging; staff who are dedicated
and engaged in moving the mission of the department, school, and
university forward. Reporting to the Director of Finance and
Administration, and in collaboration with the Director of Clinical
Finance and Director of Post Award Finance, the Sr. Financial
Analyst will provide high level financial management and analysis
of highly complex issues including clinical projections related to
faculty compensation, in particular, as well as funds flow,
research funding and faculty salary support, and specialized
business strategy planning for faculty compensation, recruitment,
and retention. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for
analyzing and synthesizing all aspects of faculty compensation for
the department so that it can be presented in a high level format
for the chair and the department leadership team to make strategic
decisions for recruitment and retention of our world class faculty.
This individual will analyze, evaluate the cost benefits,
effectiveness of all current and future programs, initiatives, and
will develop strategic planning plans through financial data
modeling and presentation. Learn more about our department here:
Duties include:
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; interpolate results from large
amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop
solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow
up analysis. Develop complex budget and forecasting scenarios,
long-range planning and analyses for financial reporting and
presentations; design and run ad hoc reports. Identify and resolve
unique issues with substantial significance; recognize exceptions,
and conduct in-depth analysis using advanced technical knowledge
and experience. Recommend and develop solutions that may require
policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain
broader organizational and university perspective in decision
making. Review, design, and implement appropriate internal control
programs, research new regulations, and implement approved changes.
Manage compliance program for area of responsibility, interpret
internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review
complex compliance reports. Lead and execute unit or cross
functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding projects
and programs affecting operational effectiveness, policies, or
processes. Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing
systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater
efficiencies and improve internal controls. Define requirements,
develop and implement complex test cases, perform testing and
analyze results. Lead and support unit and organization strategy
and change management initiatives. Provide training on new
financial systems. Represent organization to client group(s) and
external partners; 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 may also be assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
(REQUIRED): Bachelors 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, . As
an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University
has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all
university employees, including those working remotely in the
United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about
COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please
visit
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