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Job Description FINANCIAL ANL 3 Working Title Lead Financial Analyst
Job Code 007709 Grade 22
Department Name SOM Finance & Administration - D02013 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 07/01/2018
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

Department Custom Scope
The SOM Lead Financial Analyst will use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of financial practices, policies and procedures in an educational enterprise; find creative and compliant solutions to diverse SOM financial and business services; work closely with clinical enterprise on various business services related projects. Works on projects of a diverse scope where analysis of financial data requires evaluation of factors from various enterprises. Documents and develops processes for reconciliation of a variety of clinical financial operations and financial services. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Educates SOM staff, faculty and affiliated parties on SOM financial and business policies, procedures and business strategies. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies professional concepts to perform moderate to complex analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations.
  • As a seasoned, experienced analyst, responsible for assessing reports for flaws and/or omissions in order to always ensure reported data is consistent with the general ledger and reliable for immediate decisions. As part of the analysis and reporting process, proactively alerts SOM Controller and/or unit managers of material and/or unexpected deficits.
10
Provides analytical support for complex budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
  • Informs SOM Controller of inaccurate, frequently miscoded and/or high-risk transactions and provides recommendations on long-term solutions and re-appropriations, as needed.
10
Provides department support in the areas of business process analysis and design, system or procedure testing and implementation, documentation, security, workflow, and customer feedback.
  • Takes the lead in preparing, reviewing and/or approving financial transactions for SOM units, including but not limited to ProCard, ePay, iTravel, Procurement, recharges, funds and/or expense transfers, and in some cases, specific reports assigned to the Business Operations team. Responsible for reviewing Post-Audit Notifications (PANSs) for most SOM transactions as delegated by SOM Controller, and for ensuring that transactions are corrected in a timely manner.
15
Coordinates and implements department budget allocations, conceives of and maintains department chart of accounts or other data management tools, and related business processes.
5
Gathers information, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial and/or resource plans, including annual resource allocation approaches, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, sources and uses, etc. Examples include generating, modifying, and conceiving of new financial or other resource reports, or analyzing and forecasting staff/faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees.
  • Independently creates reports based on a strong understanding of the SOM financial structure and budget management process. Involved in a variety of reconciliation and reporting processes including payroll, Academic and/or Staff Salaries, ad-hoc report requests, and ongoing financial and business operations.Helps maintain a school-wide funding list to help transactors across the school with their understanding of the various budgets by FAU, while creating a level of transparency.
5
Performs complex financial or resource research and studies for a variety of internal department constituents.
5
Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions.
  • Manages, reconciles and reports on the overall faculty development funds and/or other specific one-time or annual allocations as approved by the Dean.
5
May train staff and where appropriate, creates an effective team environment.
  • Assists with leading the overall Business Operations functions and facilitates leadership and guidance in resolving business-related matters encountered by the Business Operations team. In consultation with the SOM Controller, helps coordinate and distribute assignments as needed in order to meet deadlines, with a primary focus on transactional and/or policy problem resolution. Helps summarize and report on major projects and/or workload deadlines on a regular basis
15
Documents procedures for financial activities.
  • Collaboratively works with SOM Controller on policy development and implementation.
5
Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Provides School-wide support in the areas of business process analysis and design, procedure development and implementation, documentation, financial controls, workflow. Helps ensure that the appropriate internal controls within his/her areas of responsibility are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources. Alerts/advises SOM Controller regarding areas of high risk and/or potential weaknesses on internal controls. Proposes recommendations to meet campus needs.
10
Maintains effective communication network that results in well-coordinated work effort within the Business Operations Unit, SOM departments and affiliates, and campus partners.
5
Other ad-hoc financial projects and/or reports as assigned and requested. Examples may include but are not limited to management of the annual PDST call, contribution to the annual campus resource call preparation, leadership and/or contribution to the development of the annual AAMC and/or LCME financial reporting, etc. Collaborates with Principal Analyst, SOM Controller and/or other Finance Managers in the development, review and/or redesign or the chart of accounts in order to improve reporting and or data integrity efficiencies. Serves as EACS Administrator, and is responsible for evaluating and using judgement to validate, assess and determine the best mechanism to authorize and establish systems access to SOM employees. Responsible for ensuring the proper training requirements have been met prior to assigning access.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. Preferred
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Required
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Required
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Required
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. Required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Ability to function as a member of a team. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Preferred
Advanced expertise with PC applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, in a Windows environment. Demonstrated ability to access and retrieve information from databases using PC based front-end tools, and to develop and use various computing methodologies and techniques to translate large and complex datasets into workable forms. Required
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and implement creative solutions to complex issues. Required
Knowledge of UCR financial systems and policies and procedures. Preferred
Experience providing complex financial analysis in a medical center or school of medicine. Preferred
Previous supervisory and/or lead experience. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision

Environment

Working Environment
Off campus- UC Intelicenter

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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