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JOB SUMMARY

The Office of Budget, Planning, and Institutional Research (BPIR) invites applicants for Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Budget and Planning, this position is responsible for supporting a variety of complex financial analyses, assisting assigned unit budgets, and providing ad hoc internal and external reporting support.

The successful candidate will support various departments with outstanding organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The person in this position will work in a collaborative, dynamic team environment in the Office of Budget, Planning, and Institutional Research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct support to Budget, Planning and Institutional Research regarding any facet of the University’s budget and financial operations. Performs complex financial management activities, planning, and analysis to support decision-making. Provides leadership with findings of complex analysis clearly and concisely while providing alternatives and suggestions. 
• Applies advanced analytical skills to analyze and resolve a wide range of highly complex financial issues; mines financial data and analyzes industry benchmarks and trends by applying best methods and financial models; makes decisions or offers recommendations based on pertinent research work and analysis. 
• Consults with and provides specialized advice to senior administrators (e.g., AVPs, Deans, Directors) and financial leaders (e.g., financial managers) throughout the University to structure, develop and manage their respective division budgets. Provides direction and guidance to other staff for all matters relating to daily and long-term budget development and financial planning activities.   
• Produces and communicates comprehensive financial information, analyses, statements summaries, and organized reports on the units' current and projected future financial status. Evaluate data and use clear and precise language in preparing written reports of findings to quantify and illustrate complex comparisons, impact studies, sophisticated financial models, or convey decisions.  
• Identifies trends affecting finances, budget needs, and forecasts, reviews information and submittals for completeness and conformance with regulations and policies. Collaborates with financial managers and others to ensure that proposed adjustments are made per program objectives, changes, and requirements. 
• Oversee the work of and supervises assigned staff responsible for providing financial and budgetary support and special projects associated with the Office of Budget and Planning; provides direction, guidance, and support to other University employees; represents the unit and leads projects and associated resources.  
• Serves as a primary resource and works collaboratively with internal units, cross-functional departments, and teams, acts as a university liaison and coordinates with external units, vendors, and other government offices. May work on behalf of and serve as supervisor’s designee, as authorized. 
• Performs cost-benefit analyses to compare programs, achieve optimal performance and profitability, review financial requests, explore alternative financing methods, or improve efficiencies.   
• Research, compile, and analyze accounting and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement the program, meet objectives, and effectively achieve financial results; creates regular and ad hoc reports and presents financial information to assist senior administrators, financial managers, and state agencies meet their business needs and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Improves overall University financial analytical capabilities and reporting; creates, implements, and distributes financial management tools for reporting, analysis, and modeling; develops financial models.  
• Performs related duties as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a current UConn Storrs & Regional Campus employee.
2. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline and eight years of related accounting/financial experience OR Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline or CPA and six years of related accounting/financial experience.
3. One year serving as a senior team member, regularly performing the most advanced tasks of the work unit and other team members.  
4. Proven ability to successfully manage financial projects.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information effectively to senior management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced skills using Excel.
2. Familiarity with the University of Connecticut’s policies, procedures and financial structure and systems.
3. Experience with complex financial projects.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will be based in Storrs, CT, and there is an expectation of some workdays per week on campus. Individual flexible and hybrid remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process and are subject to approval and authorization upon hire. 

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty & Staff Positions, Search #499129 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 16, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.