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Financial Analyst III

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
28984951 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $71,100 - $128,700

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. A skills assessment for Microsoft Excel may be required as part of the selection process.

**The budgeted pay scale for this position is $68,500.00 - $75,600.00 annually, with placement within based on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position.**

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

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 developing budgets and financial reports. Required
Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials, Oracle Cloud EPM and Looker Platform. 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

Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
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.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
Demonstrated ability to manipulate a high volume of complex data.
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.

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.S. 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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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