Senior Financial Analyst - OPEN TO UCONN EMPLOYEES ONLY (Storrs and Regionals)
Senior Financial Analyst - OPEN TO UCONN EMPLOYEES ONLY (Storrs and Regionals)
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Job Description
LIMITED SEARCH OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN EMPLOYEES ONLY
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 Universitys 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 supervisors 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
- Must be a current UConn Storrs & Regional Campus employee.
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business or related discipline and eight years of related accounting/financial experience ORMasters degree in finance accounting business or related discipline or CPA and six years of related accounting/financial experience.
- One year serving as a senior team member regularly performing the most advanced tasks of the work unit and other team members.
- Proven ability to successfully manage financial projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information effectively to senior management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced skills using Excel.
- Familiarity with the University of Connecticuts policies procedures and financial structure and systems.
- 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 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 Faculty & Staff Positions Search #499129 to upload aresume cover letterand contact information forthree (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 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 employees 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
