Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School Of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.

The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 14 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,500 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):

MISSION:
As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.

VISION:
Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.

VALUES:
· Commit To Excellence:
We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
· Embrace Curiosity:
We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation.
· Embody Equity:
We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.
· Grow Together:
We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
· Make A Difference:
We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
· Take Ownership:
We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.

The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.

Job Summary

The University recently implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning system which requires a near-term focus of stabilization in creating processes, standards, and reports. The Senior Manager will position the BSD for long-term resilience by continually assessing needs and developing tools, training, and processes to minimize financial and reputational risk, driving efficiency, and safeguard assets. The Senior Manager is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting and variance analysis of UCM/BSD funds flow items.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BSD leadership, UCM Finance, department and unit administrators, and other key stakeholders to identify analytic needs including the design or improvement of existing reporting and data collection mechanisms.
• Ensure data integrity across several FP&A databases and shared UCM/BSD databases.
• Deliver recurring and ad-hoc reporting across several FP&A functions and across multiple systems to support and enable strategic decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and improve routine and complex analytic processes.
• Engage with and leverage AI tools to streamline, automate, and…