Financial Operations and Budget Analyst

Financial Operations and Budget Analyst at Stanford University summary:

The Financial Operations and Budget Analyst at Stanford's Department of Neurosurgery is responsible for complex financial data analysis, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance to support departmental financial strategies. This role requires collaboration across teams, development of process improvements, and preparation of financial reports and presentations for management and external stakeholders. The position demands advanced proficiency in financial systems, project management skills, and knowledge of GAAP, with the possibility of supervising and coaching other staff.

The Stanford School of Medicine's Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced staffer for a Financial Operations and Budget Analyst (Financial Analyst
2) role. In this pivotal role, you will engage in financial functions requiring expertise in financial and data analysis, upholding University, School, and Department policies, external regulations, and established precedents. Your contributions will help further establish the financial infrastructure of our department, providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across various operational domains. As a key member of our finance team, you will report directly to the Finance Manager, supporting our financial strategies forward.

Join us and be a part of something bigger than the numbers.

Duties include*:

• Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts. Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas.
• Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit.
• Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.
• 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. 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 that require 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and four 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly 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.

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…