LIMITED SEARCH OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN AND UCONN HEALTH EMPLOYEES ONLY

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research (BPIR) invites applicants for the Senior Financial Analyst position. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, 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 provide strategic financial leadership to support senior leaders with operating and capital budget development and management, financial reporting, and financial analysis, and provide broad-based support to managers in academic and non-academic units with a focus on university-wide financial goals and department-specific business initiatives requiring comprehensive knowledge of sound financial management practices and principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct support to the Office of the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research, or the Office of Financial Operations and Controller regarding any facet of the University's Budget and/or financial operations. Performs complex financial management activities, planning, and analysis in a clear and concise manner while providing alternatives and offering 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 through the application of 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., CFO, VPs, AVPs, Deans, Directors) and financial leaders (e.g. financial managers) throughout the University structure, develop and manage their respective divisions' 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 current and projected future financial status of units. Evaluate data and use clear and precise language in the preparation of written reports of findings to quantify and illustrate complex comparisons, impact studies, sophisticated financial models or convey decisions. May conduct legal research with evidence-based findings to prepare memoranda for issuance to supervisor.
• 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 in accordance with program objectives, changes, and requirements.
• Oversees the work of and supervises assigned staff responsible for providing financial and budgetary support and special projects associated with the Office of the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer or 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 act 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/or effectively achieve financial results; create regular and ad hoc reports and present 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 and requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current UConn or UConn Health employee.
2. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline.
3. Eight (8) years of related accounting/financial experience.
4. One (1) year serving as a senior team member regularly performing the most advanced tasks of the work unit and other team members OR a Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline or CPA.
5. Six (6) years related accounting/financial experience.
6. One (1) year serving as a senior team member regularly performing the most advanced tasks of the work unit and other team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced skills using Excel.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN AND UCONN HEALTH 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.

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/. 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, Staff Positions, Search #498726 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 November 29, 2024. 

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.