Financial Operations and Budget Analyst

Financial Operations and Budget Analyst – Stanford School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

Seeking an experienced staffer to support financial functions within Stanford School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery. The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves data analysis, budgeting, compliance, and cross‑department collaboration.

• Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets, reconcile accounts, and identify and resolve cross‑area issues.
• Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions and present high‑level summaries of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit.
• Conduct analysis, resolve exceptions, and participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or new processes.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility.
• Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties.
• Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives and make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
• Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters requiring specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.
• 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.

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

• Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially Microsoft Office suite and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi‑functional team.

• 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.

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

Expected pay range: $116,995 to $135,302 per annum.

Stanford University 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.