Senior Financial and Budget Analyst

Senior Financial and Budget Analyst

The Department of Medicine Infectious Disease Clinical Division of the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine (SOM) is recruiting for a Senior Financial and Budget Analyst responsible for performing and supporting financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for the DOM Infectious Disease clinical department and Institute of Human Virology Clinical Division. Benefits (Exempt Regular) : UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan / ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Essential Functions :

• Develop and maintain detailed and comprehensive spreadsheets for the DOM ID Practice, Shared Service and faculty groups. Budgets include : DOM / IHV institutional awards, grants and contracts, departmental funds (Deans, DRIF, PSC, Split Funded, revolving accounts), and UMB and UMMS Foundation accounts.
• Prepare, and distribute accurate, concise, well-organized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and budget vs. actual variance analysis with principal investigators.
• Work within tight deadlines to analyze budget and financial data and report budget and financial forecasts for areas such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect cost recoveries, revolving funds, internal awards and other areas as needed.
• Collaborate with department leadership on annual finance plans and budget preparation / percentage performed. Maintain and manage budget archive and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information.
• Serve as financial and budgetary resource in HRMS and Quantum / percentage performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience : Five (5) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing, data management, or data analysis with two (2) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, or auditing. Prior experience with research and / or sponsored programs in an educational environment is preferred.

Other : Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and / or experience is required only directly related education and / or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology / systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Hiring Range : $79,000 - $87,000, commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.