FP&A Manager - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UCI School of Medicine shines on the world stage as an enterprising champion of innovation and discovery. The school has 24 departments, ranging from basic science, clinical and translational research, to medical and surgical specialties.

The FP&A Manager reports directly to the Director, School of Medicine Finance and will supervise 2 Sr. Financial Analysts. The position serves as the Dean’s Office FP&A partner to multiple Departments varying in size and complexity and will be responsible for delivering FP&A services that will enable their departmental business partners and SOM leadership to make timely decisions and achieve desired financial results.

The position will play a key role in the SOM’s annual budgeting process, financial quarterly forecast, financial plan variance analysis and special projects. S/he will analyze and summarize actual vs plan reporting and explain the underlying drivers. S/he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to the SOM departments and the senior leadership team. S/he will identify and propose process improvements and participate in reporting enhancements. S/he will independently and effectively manage the relationships with the SOM departments and other stakeholders, to ensure a collaborative inter-departmental working environment. S/he provides training to Department Managers and Finance managers on best practices, budget and forecast management and analysis.

This position will also focus on analyses from a school-wide perspective and play an essential role in most aspects of SOM’s financial planning and reporting such as developing reports due to Campus and managing the rolling forecasting and long-range financial planning processes. S/he will support the quarterly reporting publication that summarizes SOM’s financial performance and key performance indicators.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical ability, financial acumen, technical skills and experience in preparing financial reports and analyzing financial performance. This position will require the ability to balance priorities, often shifting priorities, in a challenging and complex environment. S/he will be reliable team player, have a sense of initiative and eagerness to learn and have strong communication skills. Lastly, s/he should have a strong commitment to SOM’s multiple missions.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated skill to work independently to analyze situations, interpret data, define problems and/or objectives, identify relevant factors, and formulate logical conclusions.
• Experience using Excel to input and organize data, analyze data, and create accurate and informative tables, charts, graphs, and reports.
• Ability to read and write in the English language.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of constituencies including faculty, administrators, staff, students, and vendors.
• Skill to organize tasks, prioritize, and complete assignments when faced with heavy and diversified workload, deadlines, and demanding requests for service in an environment of frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute both as an individual and a team member to achieve the goals of the School.
• Demonstrated experience working as a member of a team, being willing to offer services and respond to requests for assistance under appropriate circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Knowledge of accounting theory and university fund accounting
• Experience with UC or UC Irvine enterprise systems, including but not limited to Kuali Financial System, Cognos Decision Support, and Campus Billing System Online.
• Experience processing financial journals, recharge transactions, and budget transfers.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years of experience with BA/BS, or equivalent experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with University of California or University of California, Irvine policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing research activity, including Uniform Guidance.
• Professional certification preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.