Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst

Are you a Finance professional looking to join an innovative organization that values career development and embraces fresh ideas? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Consider becoming a part of UVA Finance at the University of Virginia.

UVAFinance is seeking a Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst to join the Office of the AVP of Finance & Controller for a two-year term, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and funding. This role provides critical support in ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting principles and university policies, as well as work on cross functional projects to implement industry best practices in operations, accounting, and internal controls.

The Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial initiatives across UVA Finance by performing analysis, managing documentation, and supporting cross-functional collaboration and projects that drive process improvements and financial reporting enhancements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct data analysis to support finance-related initiatives, delivering accountable insights for operational efficiencies
• Evaluating current processes to identify opportunities for process optimization and implementing best practices
• Provide analytical, administrative, and project management support to ensure timely completion, and documentation of finance related initiatives.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams within UVAFinance and the university to support project logistics, track progress, and follow up on action items.
• Maintaining and organizing key documents, records, and databases related to finance projects
• Facilitating effective communication by drafting clear and concise updates, summaries, and follow-up messages for finance-related initiatives and project outcomes.

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst and or Financial Analyst

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Five years of relevant experience required for the Senior Financial Analyst role / at least one year of related experience for the Financial Analyst role.
• Experience with navigating competing priorities in a high-visibility office is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation and reporting skills are required.
• Experience in the higher education sector or non-profit organizations preferred
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes are preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and propose continuous improvement ideas for relevant processes

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Anticipated Hiring Range for the Sr. Financial Analyst: $88K - $110k per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Anticipated Hiring Range for the Financial Analyst: $60K - $70k per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Eligible for UVA Benefits.

This role reports to the Finance Manager within the Office of the University Controller. Hybrid or fully in-person options are available, with the requirement of at least 3 days in-the-office per week.

Take advantage of this opportunity to make an impact on UVA's financial systems and processes while contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment!

This posting will remain open until positions are filled and applications will continue to be considered. For questions about the positions or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.This position will not sponsor for work visas.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0067790.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:a resume and cover letter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience: At least one year of experience.
Licensure: CMA, CFA, CTP, or CPA is typically acquired while in the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.