Financial Analyst

Job Summary

You’ll be part of a dynamic Financial Services Team where collaboration and mentorship are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re working on complex financial analysis, budget management, or providing high‑quality support to faculty, you’ll benefit from a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the team. Our environment fosters growth, with opportunities to contribute to major team projects, develop new skills, and build meaningful networks here at UCSF.

In this position, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of funds, offering expert financial guidance to faculty while ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and compliance with departmental, university, and agency policies. Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders—from faculty and leadership to research teams—will be essential in ensuring that financial strategies align with the department’s goals.

You’ll also provide thoughtful analysis and resolution of complex budget and resource challenges, with a focus on both efficiency and responsiveness.

The Financial Analyst will handle a variety of funding sources, including federal and private grants, gifts/endowments, clinical trial funds, and more, all requiring a keen understanding of advanced financial concepts and regulations. Strong ethics, professional integrity, and sound judgment are essential as you navigate sensitive financial matters and work to maintain the highest standards of accountability.

To be an effective Financial Analyst, experience in financial management, particularly with complex funding portfolios, strong communication skills to present and explain financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders, ability to research, interpret, and apply financial policies and regulations effectively and a collaborative spirit with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth will help you be successful in this role.

This position offers a hybrid‑remote work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, while fostering team engagement and connection with on‑site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary range: $81,300 – $172,300 (Annual Rate).

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and minimum three years experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; and organizational skills to multi‑task in a high‑volume environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of fund management and administration.
• Ability to manage a significant volume of transactions.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing…