The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago is seeking a financial expert to provide specialized financial knowledge and breadth of expertise to enable unit leaders to meet organizational needs, align with financial goals, and meet strategic targets.
Requirements
- Moderate to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort in manipulating/analyzing large datasets
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Knowledge and familiarity with the financial transformation system (Oracle and Orbit)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with systems and processes
- Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policy and procedures and sponsor guidelines and regulations
Responsibilities
- Supports the Sr. Associate Dean in developing and executing long-term strategic financial plans.
- Participates in the annual and multi-year budgeting processes, collaborating with academic and administrative units to align financial resources with institutional priorities.
- Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with University policies and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value and mitigate risk.
- Provides support and expertise in budget planning, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and financial analysis.
- Collaborates with the Director of Finance, ensuring that recharge revenues, operating spending, University financial transfers, gifts and endowments are appropriately projected and allocated.
- Develops advanced reporting and dashboards to support timely decision making.
- Develops reporting and analytic solutions with appropriate data governance and secure access.
Other
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized, timely, and responsive
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work successfully with staff, faculty, and other senior officials (University and external)
