Senior Financial Analyst

DepartmentBSD SRF - Finance - OperationsAbout the DepartmentThe mission of the Animal Resources Center (ARC) is to assist investigators in performing their animal research while ensuring appropriate and humane care of all laboratory animals. The ARC manages 6 facilities and a business office. Its sections include: husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, finance, and administration. The unit is administratively combined with the Office of Shared Research Facilities (OSRF), which oversees the core facilities that provide critical resources for research.Job SummaryThis position coordinates projects in monitoring the operating and capital budgets for divisions and/or University-wide administrative units. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance & Administration (DFA), this position provides financial and accounting support to the Core Facilities overseen by OSRF and ARC.ResponsibilitiesDevelop meaningful, easy to understand reporting for the 18 OSRF core plete quarterly financial analysis and monthly forecasts/projections for the cores. Develop unique metrics for each core to help manage financials.Lead quarterly meetings with core facilities, reporting on actual results versus budget and prior year.Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial results by identifying and processing journal entries, cost corrections, and payroll transfers, when necessary.Streamline and automate reporting.Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to ensure timely collections and payments. Monitor the AR Aging and work with the Financial Manager, Financial Administration Analyst, and the Sr. Business Support Assistant to ensure payments are processed.Partner with the DFA and the Financial Manager to complete monthly forecasts and the annual operating budget.Lead the annual rate analysis exercise, ensuring rates are accurate and cores are compliant with NIH rules and regulations.Partner with the core facilities during the implementation of a new core management system.Embrace the E4 Leadership Principles (Engage, Evolve, Excel, Equality) and strive for process improvement.Assist with the preparation of various presentations, collecting and analyzing applicable data, summarizing and formatting for presentation to Executive Leadership.This position requires being on campus a minimum of 3 days a week.Analyze and prepare budgets, create accounts, and work with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.Prepare monthly reports, conduct error corrections in accounts, and provide financial impact advice on human resources and academic affairs decisions.May work with other administrators on the procurement process and advise in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others.Perform other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred, particularly in an academic environment or biomedical field.Preferred CompetenciesAdvanced skills with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.Knowledge of Oracle strongly preferred.Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards in PowerBI or Tableau strongly preferred.Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and summarize detailed issues concisely.Excellent customer/staff interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and with a team.Working ConditionsAbility to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.Ability to use standard office equipment.May require substantial walking between facilities and cores.Application DocumentsResume (required)Cover Letter (preferred)Job FamilyFinancial ManagementScheduled Weekly Hours40Drug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredYesMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPay Rate TypeSalaryFLSA StatusExemptPay Range$55,896.00 - $93,204.00Benefits EligibleYesPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or other protected classes. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17