Financial Analyst

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

About the Department :

The Department of Medicine (DOM) has an annual budget of $632M across three sites with 38 divisions and ~2,600 employees : 884 faculty, 237 non-faculty academics, 426 trainees, and 1,049 staff. As the largest department in the SOM, the DOM accounts for 21% of the SOM budget. For the past 35 years, the DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country, and in seven of the past eight years, the department has been the number one recipient of NIH research dollars. Each year, the DOM generates 1.2M wRVUs, about 25% of the SOM's total wRVUs. In 2021-2022, four of the DOM's clinical programs are ranked in the top 10 by US News & World Report. DOM has 19 ACGME and 23 non-ACGME fellowship programs, and its internal medicine residency has consistently been ranked as one of the top programs in the country.

Job Summary :

The Financial Analyst reports to the Controller for the Department of Medicine (DOM) and is responsible for assisting with financial analysis to support decision making. This position requires the ability to execute work accurately and independently and to function effectively under the stress of competing priorities. Assignments are often given on a project basis and the incumbent is expected to gather and sort information from multiple sources, and to present the finished product in a clear and concise manner. In addition, it is often the responsibility of the incumbent to apply certain knowledge and / or training to identify issues and solve problems.

The Financial Analyst is also expected to demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy, and exercise good judgement within defined procedures and practices, and apply organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. This person works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one-plus (1+) years of experience and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training
• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to function as a member of a team

While the position will be primarily offsite / remote there is an expectation to come onsite as needed (i.e., few times / year, team meeting / retreats, etc.).