Financial Analyst III

Position Information Under the general direction of the Executive Director and/or the Budget Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst III provides professional-level expertise and skill while conducting analysis and research critical to help campus leadership make informed data-driven decisions on how to align resources to best meet campus strategic goals.
As part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, this position performs various analyses related to organizational budgets, revenue and expenditures, forecasts, and projections to ensure that UCR resources are effectively and efficiently utilized to move the university mission forward.
This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment, which means the hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series.
Therefore, this position is currently posted as Financial Analyst II (recruitment ID# 30561632 / TC: 007708 FINANCIAL ANL 2) and Financial Analyst III (recruitment ID# 30560948 / TC: 007709 FINANCIAL ANL 3).
Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills.
All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied.
Please apply for both positions if you wish to be considered in both pools or are unsure which level to apply to.
Additionally, candidates may be required to complete a skill test as a part of the recruitment process.
The full salary range for the Financial Analyst III is $71,100.
00 - $128,700.
00 annually.
However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $128,700.
00 annually.
We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.
Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.
Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required Advance degree in a related area.
Preferred Experience Experience Requirement 4 - 7 years of related experience.
Required Experience in monitoring budgets and creating financial reports.
Required Experience with Oracle Cloud EPM.
Preferred Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional work.
Preferred Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement Must successfully complete a background check through the DOJ and FBI.
Required Minimum Requirements Demonstrated ability to manipulate a high volume of complex data.
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of capital debt management practices, fund accounting in higher education, and capital project review and approval processes.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region.
The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture.
UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No.
12 among all U.
S.
universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility.
- U.
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News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No.
2 in financial aid.
- Business Insider 2019 Ranked No.
2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation.
- Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.