A senior financial analyst in ITS performs a hybrid of complex finance work, encompassing a range of functions including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and rate development and analysis. Senior ITS finance analysts will also run what-if scenarios and analyze complex data sets using more advanced tools such as Power BI, AI, and advanced Excel. On a monthly basis, ITS finance analysts will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing both detailed and summary-level monthly financial reports, tracking and monitoring positions, identifying trends across ITS, and creating/finding and recommending creative solutions to financial questions that arise in ITS. This position will also support as needed the annual budget submission process, and any budgeting, financial analysis, and accounting services needed within ITS.   

Without supervisory guidance, this senior financial analyst will take on initiatives and thoughtfully and creatively analyze data and make recommendations; will interact with various levels of both inter- and intra-departmental management; receive general instructions and advice, but be able to grasp concepts and develop work product without supervision.  The reports, spreadsheets, and analysis developed by this position will be reviewed by the team, including supervisor, and results are expected to be complete, clear, accurate, and timely. 

ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do.  ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team.

Benefits Include: The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; retirement plans; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

Duties:

Performs budget analysis and accounting for assigned operating units, applying knowledge of cost accounting principles and budgeting practices, utilizing complex Excel spreadsheet models, Power BI, and/or AI. Conducts monthly analysis of expenses, comparing actual performance to budget on a monthly and annual basis.  Resolves questionable items and anomalies. Provides fiscal oversight and management of budgets and billings, including analysis and reconciliation of expenses. Produces summary and detailed reports for units as needed. Supports annual budget development and monitoring. Be a prominent presence on new projects and work with team to develop creative, out-of-the-box solutions. Formulates, revises, and maintains billing rates in conformance with policy. Produces and updates multi-year financial plans. Provides advanced data collection, analysis and reporting as needed or requested. Utilizes data collection, analysis, and forecasting skills to compile and write ad hoc financial reports as needed or requested by ITS or other University offices. Serves as a resource to other staff in resolving fiscal issues.

Skills required:

Demonstrated analytical skills to think “outside of the box” when interpreting and reporting on budgetary, financial, and related management information. Advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI user who can illustrate, quantify, and analyze routine and complex financial data for reporting, comparing, and projecting. Skill in budget analysis and fiscal management. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with persons at all levels of the organization. Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.

Systems required:  Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to master ERP-wide system applications. 

To Apply:

Complete an application online and attach:

1.     Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences

2.     Resume or CV

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “\".  

PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/ and search for R0069664

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Bill Crane Xer5ff@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see  www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville  and https://embarkcva.com/

Position Compensation Range: $55,668.00 - $111,336.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Five years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Licensure: None

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.