Financial Analyst III - College of Medicine, Tucson

Financial Analyst III - College of Medicine, Tucson

Financial Analyst III - College of Medicine, Tucson

Posting Number req
25395

Department Medicine Administration

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Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Financial Analyst III is a critical member of the College of Medicine-Tucson finance team, providing key support to the Assistant Dean of Financial Affairs through budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to aid in effective financial management and strategic decision-making across all departments, centers, and administrative units within the college.

This role plays a pivotal part in developing financial tools and budget strategies, executing the annual all-funds and forecasting process, and producing comprehensive financial reports.

The Financial Analyst III partners with departmental and center administrators/staff to support with budgeting and quarterly forecasting, reviews and validates financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional procedures, resolves discrepancies, and delivers detailed analysis and insights to support leadership decision-making.

Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Advanced proficiency in Excel, experience working with large and complex data sets, and expertise in financial reporting are essential.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• In partnership with senior leadership, serve as a lead for the annual All‑Funds budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for departments, centers and administrative units within the College of Medicine‑Tucson. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement strategies, standardized processes and tools that support effective budgeting and financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to department administrators and finance staff on budget development, management, and forecasting using college budgeting tools and processes. Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and proactively work with departments and centers to resolve issues.
• Compile, organize and enter financial data into the University budget system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with institutional requirements and deadlines.
• Support College leadership in overseeing budget office deliverables, ensuring all submissions are accurate, complete and delivered on time. Identify and elevate opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the College of Medicine departments' and centers' actual performance against budget, financial targets, or other key performance indicators. Investigate significant variances, assess underlying drivers, develop proactive solutions and provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct comprehensive ad‑hoc financial and/or budget analysis to support college and/or departmental decision‑making. Provide in depth financial insights, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations aimed at improving financial processes and mitigating risks.
• Support in the development of budgets as it relates to the College's allocation model and/or other areas within Medicine administration, ensuring alignment with goals and priorities.
• Generate monthly or quarterly financial and budget reports, ensuring accuracy while analyzing expenditure trends and offering recommendations for adjustments and process improvements.
• Prepare, analyze, monitor, and forecast complex financial…