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Job Code: 4451
Job Grade: G

Financial Analyst (50% FTE)

Organization: Finance for Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) in the department of Land, Buildings and Real Estate

Since its founding more than a century ago, Stanford University has continued to find solutions to the great challenges of our time and to prepare our graduates for leadership roles in an increasingly complex world. Overarching a collective of ten departments, the Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) organization at Stanford supports the university in realizing these objectives. LBRE is committed to the preservation and enhancement of Stanford’s campus and adjoining lands and constructs and maintains facilities in which advancements across the academic spectrum is made possible. LBRE takes pride in the care and stewardship of the 8,100 acres that makes Stanford the special place that it is. We are “Caretakers of a Legacy.”

The Finance for Sustainability and Energy Management group in LBRE is seeking to hire a part-time financial analyst that will report to the Manager of Finance. The purpose of this position is to perform complex financial tasks related to monthly and annual financial deliverables and provide accounting and finance related support to the Finance Manager. Even though this position is a 50% FTE exempt position, extended hours are expected periodically due to forecast, budget, year-end close, and ad hoc projects.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

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.
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.
Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back- up to other functions.
Other duties as assigned in support of financial deliverables.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Preferred knowledge of Oracle Business Systems and Adaptive Planning
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrate knowledge of financial systems and aptitude to learn new systems and processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently and as a team player
Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight dead-lines and ability to effectively multitask

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.

– Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.