Associate Financial Analyst

Educational Programs and Services (EPS) is home to departments and programs that are central to the educational mission of the Stanford University School of Medicine.
We serve all populations of students and trainees who participate in the School's programs: Stanford MD, MS, MSPA, and PhD students; visiting MD students seeking clinical clerkships; postdoctoral scholars and medical fellows; and medical practitioners seeking further professional enrichment.
Our goal is to provide a Stanford School of Medicine experience worthy of our students' and trainees' talents, aspirations, and dedication.
Department Information & Job Purpose Stanford University School of Medicine is world renowned for leading edge education, research, patient care and medical advancements.
The Department of Educational Programs and Services (EPS) is seeking a Financial Analyst 1 to perform moderately complex finance functions and/or activities related to budgeting and forecasting requiring specific knowledge, skills, and broad application of policies, precedents, and systems within context of internal policies and external regulations.
The Associate Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst 1) for EPS reports to the Senior Financial Analyst and they will manage month-end close reporting, transaction approval, and accounting activities for multiple departments within EPS.
The Associate Financial Analyst will reconcile monthly expenditure statements, prepare monthly projections, produce variance analysis for their customers and will help the Senior Financial Analysts in developing annual budgets.
In addition, the Associate Financial Analyst will also develop ad hoc analyses requested by the Director of Finance, Director of Finance and Administration, and the Dean’s Office.
Lastly, the Associate Financial Analyst will also manage EPS’ post-award sponsored funding and serves a policy expert within the Finance team to train administrative staff across the department and maintain/update internal policy documents.
This position is eligible for full-time remote work from within the United States with periodic visits to campus, subject to operational needs.
In addition, a shared touchdown workspace is available for staff who wish to work onsite occasionally.
Core Duties 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.
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 a project 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.
May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.
Education & Experience (Required) Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and 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.
Desired Qualifications Prior experience with Stanford systems like Oracle (OFWEB and OBI) preferred.
Physical Requirements Constantly sitting.
Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
Rarely reach/work above shoulder.
Working Conditions Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.
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.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, https://adminguide.
stanford.
edu.
This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
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The expected pay range for this position is $67,000 to $94,740 per annum.
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