Financial Analyst - Humanities 2

Job Description

Be part of something extraordinary.

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington is where groundbreaking research meets artistic expression.

Who We Are

The College of Arts & Sciences stands at the heart of UW Seattle, encompassing:

• 43 departments and centers across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences

• Over 1,400 brilliant faculty members pushing boundaries in their fields

• $120 million in annual research funding fueling innovation

• Two world-class museums and a premier performance hall

• 24,600+ students whose education you'll help support

Click here to see more about the exceptional community of leaders and learners we support in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Your Opportunity

As a Financial Analyst in our College Business Office, you'll directly impact the success of a cohort of Humanities units while developing expertise in cutting-edge financial systems like Workday, Adaptive Planning, and Financial Cubes. This position will serve the Departments of English, Cinema & Media Studies, and Linguistics.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Budgeting, you'll:

• Transform complex financial data into actionable insights for department leaders

• Partner with HR Managers to ensure seamless payroll operations

• Manage critical budgets that support world-changing research and education

• Join a supportive team that will guide you through the fascinating fiscal landscape of higher education

Why UW?

Beyond the satisfaction of meaningful work, you'll enjoy:

• Outstanding benefits and work-life balance

• Professional growth opportunities in a prestigious institution

• A vibrant campus environment celebrated for its diversity and natural beauty

• The chance to change lives across Washington state and beyond

Are You Ready?

If you're a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and teamwork, we're looking for you. Join us as we continue to innovate and excel in the dynamic world of higher education finance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• (40%) Run and analyze a variety of Workday-based reports and review with department and their unique revenue portfolios on a regular basis.  Run earnings and actuals twice a month for each unit to ensure salary, wages and related tuition charges are posting to the correct FDM values for the units.  Run R1300.5 monthly and use as a ‘jumping off point’ to search for variance and run additional reports as necessary.   Run reports for grants, gifts, programs and stand-alone grant tags on a cadence requested by the chair or other faculty members.  As necessary initiate the process for correcting journal entries via the College’s Shared Environment .  Serve as Cost Center manager for a portfolio of eight departments.  Ensure that requests for reimbursements, purchases and other expenditures are using correct FDM values.

• (40%) Submit, update and revised the Adaptive plan for cohort departments.   Work with department leaders to create spend plans for various revenue streams.   Enter and update five year plan in Adaptive each Autumn. Create recasts each new fiscal year.  Use reports in Adaptive to ensure actual spend matches plan and identify variances.   Create ad-hoc forecasts for department leaders, supervisor or Divisional Deans as requested

• (20%)  Ensure that HR Manager, department front line staff and faculty have appropriate FDM values for costing allocations, travel reimbursements, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related field*

• Minimum of four years of experience in finance, accounting and yearly financial planning

Additional Requirements

• Advanced excel skills including pivot table, V-Lookup

• Experience with data cubes

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Demonstrate ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not finance experts

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

* Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement

Desired Qualifications:

• Curiosity and imagination

• Enjoys puzzles

• Able to deal with ambiguity

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.