Finance Manager - College of Medicine, Tucson

Finance Manager
- College of Medicine, Tucson

Finance Manager serves as a senior leader within the College of Medicine–Tucson finance team and is a key strategic partner to the Assistant Dean of Financial Affairs. This position provides high‑level leadership in financial planning, all‑funds budgeting, forecasting, and analytical modeling to support effective financial stewardship and long‑range strategic decision‑making across all departments, centers, and administrative units.

In this role, the manager oversees the development and implementation of financial tools, analytical frameworks, and budget strategies that enhance financial performance and institutional alignment. The manager leads the annual all‑funds budgeting and forecasting processes, delivers comprehensive financial reporting, and ensures leadership has the insights needed to make informed operational and strategic decisions. The manager provides guidance and direction to departmental and center administrators, overseeing financial data integrity, institutional policy compliance, and the resolution of financial issues or discrepancies.

Success in this role requires exceptional analytical and critical‑thinking skills, strong leadership and communication abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in a complex, fast‑paced academic medical environment. Advanced proficiency in Excel, experience managing large and complex data sets, and deep expertise in financial reporting and analysis are essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Lead and oversee the annual All‑Funds budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for all departments, centers, and administrative units within the College of Medicine–Tucson.
• Implement and refine budgeting strategies, standardized processes, and financial tools established by senior leadership that strengthen financial planning and reporting across the college.
• Provide guidance and operational oversight to department administrators and finance staff on budget development, financial management, and forecasting using college‑wide budgeting systems and methodologies.
• Evaluate and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, identify and mitigate discrepancies, and collaborate proactively with units to resolve issues.
• Manage and ensure the integrity of financial data entered into the University budget system by overseeing the compilation, validation, and submission of budget information in compliance with institutional requirements, policies, and deadlines.
• Support and advise College leadership in monitoring and delivering budget office priorities and required submissions.
• Identify, recommend, and help implement opportunities for process improvements, workflow optimization, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret financial performance across departments and centers, assessing actual results against budgets, financial targets, and key performance indicators.
• Investigate significant variances, determine root causes, and develop forward‑looking recommendations to inform leadership decisions and strengthen financial outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee complex ad‑hoc financial and budget analyses to support college and departmental decision‑making.
• Deliver comprehensive financial insights, metrics, and recommendations that enhance financial processes, promote resource optimization, and reduce financial risk.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of budgets related to the College’s allocation model and other areas within Medicine administration, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, strategic priorities, and long‑range financial plans.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly and quarterly financial and budget reports, ensuring accuracy, evaluating expenditure trends, and providing recommendations to inform adjustments and continuous process improvement.
• Develop, analyze, and manage complex financial and operational forecasts, models, and datasets to support senior leadership in data‑informed planning and decision‑making.
• Oversee the compilation and interpretation of institutional data and conduct advanced financial analysis…