Financial Analyst 4
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Position Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Finance Office, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance. The finance team manages the annual accounting cycle of a $685 million consolidated budget and develops and manages complex financial systems. The Senior Financial Analyst works with a portfolio of departments and programs within the School to complete annual accounting and budget cycle activities, providing financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to departments, programs, administrators, and management. The analyst is a subject matter expert in Stanford’s financial policies, procedures, financial systems and the annual accounting and budget cycle.
Core Duties
Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; conduct multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and analysis; prepare, review, and approve complex transactions and high‑level dollar value transactions.
Research and synthesize data for broad areas; develop complex financial analyses, budget and forecasting scenarios, long‑range planning, and analyses. Perform root‑cause analysis and synthesis, draw conclusions, and propose solutions.
Develop complex financial reports and presentations, design and run ad hoc reports, and prepare or review complex transactions to support the stewardship of university resources.
Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and department issues; recommend resolutions and implement solutions. Ensure effective and efficient delivery and integration of all financial services for area of responsibility.
Design an effective system of internal controls for area of responsibility utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; implement and ensure compliance programs. Lead multiple complex, high‑visibility process innovation projects.
Develop, champion, and implement strategic initiatives with significant impact. Empower action, remove obstacles, enable constructive feedback, and support leaders. Design and provide training on new financial systems. Analyze problems in business‑critical systems, identify risks, solutions, and strategies; act as business owner of projects.
Represent organization to client groups and leaders; serve as subject matter expert on complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise. Assess client and business needs and formulate recommendations. May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert proficiency in business applications such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel; advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); advanced project management skills; advanced communication skills; ability to prepare materials and communicate information to internal and external audiences at all levels of management.
Preferred Requirements
Demonstrated experience with fund accounting principles; experience with Oracle Business Intelligence and ability to design ad‑hoc queries or dashboards; demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment and present finance‑related topics to audiences in person and online; strong strategic thinking skills, ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and develop forward‑looking solutions.
Physical Requirements
Constantly sitting; frequently perform desk‑based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork; occasionally stand or walk, lift or carry objects weighing 11–20 pounds; rarely reach or work above shoulder level.
Working Conditions
Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.
Work Standards
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, external organizations, and clients; promotes a culture of safety and personal responsibility; complies with all applicable university policies and procedures, including those in the University’s Administrative Guide (http://adminguide.stanford.edu).
EEO Statement
Stanford 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4454
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: L
Requisition ID: 108947
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible
Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
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The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Finance Office, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance. The finance team manages the annual accounting cycle of a $685 million consolidated budget and develops and manages complex financial systems. The Senior Financial Analyst works with a portfolio of departments and programs within the School to complete annual accounting and budget cycle activities, providing financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to departments, programs, administrators, and management. The analyst is a subject matter expert in Stanford’s financial policies, procedures, financial systems and the annual accounting and budget cycle.
Core Duties
Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; conduct multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and analysis; prepare, review, and approve complex transactions and high‑level dollar value transactions.
Research and synthesize data for broad areas; develop complex financial analyses, budget and forecasting scenarios, long‑range planning, and analyses. Perform root‑cause analysis and synthesis, draw conclusions, and propose solutions.
Develop complex financial reports and presentations, design and run ad hoc reports, and prepare or review complex transactions to support the stewardship of university resources.
Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and department issues; recommend resolutions and implement solutions. Ensure effective and efficient delivery and integration of all financial services for area of responsibility.
Design an effective system of internal controls for area of responsibility utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; implement and ensure compliance programs. Lead multiple complex, high‑visibility process innovation projects.
Develop, champion, and implement strategic initiatives with significant impact. Empower action, remove obstacles, enable constructive feedback, and support leaders. Design and provide training on new financial systems. Analyze problems in business‑critical systems, identify risks, solutions, and strategies; act as business owner of projects.
Represent organization to client groups and leaders; serve as subject matter expert on complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise. Assess client and business needs and formulate recommendations. May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert proficiency in business applications such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel; advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); advanced project management skills; advanced communication skills; ability to prepare materials and communicate information to internal and external audiences at all levels of management.
Preferred Requirements
Demonstrated experience with fund accounting principles; experience with Oracle Business Intelligence and ability to design ad‑hoc queries or dashboards; demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment and present finance‑related topics to audiences in person and online; strong strategic thinking skills, ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and develop forward‑looking solutions.
Physical Requirements
Constantly sitting; frequently perform desk‑based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork; occasionally stand or walk, lift or carry objects weighing 11–20 pounds; rarely reach or work above shoulder level.
Working Conditions
Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.
Work Standards
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, external organizations, and clients; promotes a culture of safety and personal responsibility; complies with all applicable university policies and procedures, including those in the University’s Administrative Guide (http://adminguide.stanford.edu).
EEO Statement
Stanford 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4454
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: L
Requisition ID: 108947
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible
Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
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