Financial Research Data Analytics Analyst

Financial Research Data Analytics Analyst

Business Affairs, Redwood City, California, United States

New

Finance

Post Date 8 hours ago

Requisition # 94702

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Stanford University is one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.

Research-the creation of new knowledge-is key to Stanford's educational mission. Stanford research has led to breakthrough remedies, devices, tools, and concepts, as well as 19 Nobel prizes for Stanford faculty. Among the inventions and discoveries that have resulted from Stanford research are MRI technology, DNA cloning, the Pill, heart transplantation, and digital music.

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) manages the administrative processes related to the entire lifecycle of sponsored research from proposal submission and award negotiation through financial reporting and award closeout. ORA submits over 5,000 new proposals annually and manages more than 7,700 active sponsored projects with a total budget exceeding $1.69 billion.

Stanford University's commitment to safely and effectively meet the public health challenge presented by COVID-19 extends to ensuring University employees may work from home, or another off-site location, where determined appropriate or whenever necessary. The department will give reasonable notice when employees are expected to return to work at the Redwood City campus.

Stanford is strictly adhering to health and safety government laws and guidelines relative to COVID-19 and will continue to do so. As such, the interview, hiring, onboarding and job performance of this position will be performed virtually or in-person in compliance with current conditions, laws and Stanford policies.

This position may be considered for domestic (US) remote work.

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform complex finance functions and/or activities with programmatic impact on the institution, requiring professional expertise and application of internal policies and systems and external regulations. May manage a key area within a finance operation or department/unit.

**CORE DUTIES*:**

• Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and related analysis; prepare or review and approve complex transactions and higher level dollar value transactions. + Research, and synthesize data; interpolate results from large amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow up analysis. + Develop complex budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning and analyses for financial reporting and presentations; design and run ad hoc reports. + Identify and resolve unique issues with substantial significance; recognize exceptions, and conduct in-depth analysis using advanced technical knowledge and experience. Recommend and develop solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational and university perspective in decision making. + Review, design, and implement appropriate internal control programs, research new regulations, and implement approved changes. Manage compliance program for area of responsibility, interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review complex compliance reports. + Lead and execute unit or cross functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding projects and programs affecting operational effectiveness, policies, or processes. + Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls. Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform testing and analyze results. + Lead and support unit and organization strategy and change management initiatives. + Provide training on new financial systems. Represent organization to client group(s) and external partners; serve as subject matter expert on matters that involve complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise. + Assess client and business needs and formulate recommendations to determine approach to managing and completing processes. + Utilize programming language Python + Provide technical design, coding, testing implementation, maintenance, system, and technical support for BI initiatives. + Conduct and participate in code walkthroughs and document technical design. Assist in Quality Control testing. Troubleshoot and solve technical problems. + May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

• - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. + Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy. + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management. + Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

**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 the 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.

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time + Job Code: 4453 + Employee Status: Regular + Grade: J + Requisition ID: 94702