Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission : seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.

Founded in 1965, the Stanford Computer Science (CS) Department continues to lead the world in computer science research and education. Throughout the past four decades, the Stanford CS Department has influenced society at levels that remain without parallel among academic institutions. Its spin-offs are among the most successful corporate ventures in the world, and many of the leaders in the academic and corporate research world are graduates of the Stanford CS Department.

The Computer Science Department has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst in the Educational Affairs organization. This position calls for a dynamic, data-driven, process-oriented individual who is eager to partner with professionals across the organization. Daily responsibilities revolve around performing highly analytical complex finance functions, budgeting and forecasting scenarios, reconciliations and short-range and long-range planning and analysis, graduate student assistantship processing, student hourly hiring and timekeeping. We are looking for someone with the ability to multi-task and be extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and a team player. The candidate must also have excellent communication skills that allow high-level interactions with a diverse academic community. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Student Services for Educational Affairs.

In this role, you will :

• Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.
• Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information.
• Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making.
• Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.
• Resolve issues within immediate work unit; perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes.
• Ensure works complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.
• Participate as a member of the Ed Affairs team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.
• Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit.
• Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.
• Assist with the onboarding of new employees, especially by training on financial systems and processes and key finance matters.
• May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.

Additional Duties :

Education & Experience (Required) : Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required) : Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. User knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems; internet and computer literacy. Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts. Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups. Basic project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.

Working Conditions : Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school / unit sites across university.

Physical Requirements

Work Standards : Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Pay Range : The expected pay range for this position is $95,090 to $107,332 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for you : Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with : Freedom to grow. A caring culture. A healthier you. Discovery and fun. Enviable resources.

How to Apply : We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and rsum along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.