Financial Analyst II

USC Keck School of Medicine Finance Department

About the role

The Financial Analyst II will collaborate closely with Keck School finance staff and department/division leaders to support the budgeting and financial reporting needs of the Keck School of Medicine. This position performs complex financial reporting and analyses to assist the organization in business and financial short- and long-term planning. Assignments are either highly specialized, requiring advanced knowledge of a particular financial area, or more general, requiring a thorough knowledge of a broader range of financial activities.

The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to be decisive and adaptable.

This position is hybrid on-site, and the employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, organizes, and completes strategic and complex projects of a financial or business nature requiring identification and extraction of data, evaluation, interpretation, analysis, and summation of findings. Presents results formally to senior management.
• Produces regular and ad-hoc financial and operating reports. Evaluates and analyzes reports and data. Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management.
• Monitors financial operations for a large operating area of the university or for a significant financial activity. Identifies problems or trends and evaluates for solutions. Seeks resolution or brings to the attention of senior management for consideration.
• Reviews existing accounting, reporting, and data management systems and methods for adequacy. Contributes to the development and/or modification of financial systems and applications to enhance reporting and information capabilities.
• Provides internal financial consulting services and advises on complex or technical financial issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum three years of financial reporting or project management experience
• Expert knowledge of financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, preferably MBA
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting or project management
• Experience with Workday Financial System
• Advanced to expert Excel skills
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism in maintaining confidentiality
• Experience in a complex academic medical center or healthcare environment

Pay

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000.