Sr. Financial Analyst
UCLA HealthAbout the role
General Information
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The ISS Finance team provides strategic financial management and serves as a key liaison between UCLA Health Financial Services and Information Services & Solutions (ISS).
The Senior Finance Analyst delivers advanced financial analysis, budget planning, and procurement guidance for multi-million-dollar IT investments. This role partners closely with ISS leadership (Directors and Chiefs) to support operating and capital planning, ensure financial accuracy, and drive informed decision-making.
This position requires deep expertise in budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, and general accounting standards impacting IT operating and capital expenses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Planning & Variance Reporting
- Lead the annual operating and capital budget planning process across ISS departments
- Develop and maintain budget templates, planning tools, and consolidated reporting
- Partner with cost center owners and leadership to review budgets, forecasts, and variances
- Present variance analysis and financial insights to Directors and Chiefs
- Educate stakeholders on budgeting processes and financial best practices
- Prepare narrative summaries for budget submissions and variance reporting
- Perform monthly budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Respond to Budget Office inquiries and reporting requests
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Provide advanced financial analysis for large-scale IT investments and initiatives
- Support monthly close activities, including variance reporting and pre-close coordination
- Ensure compliance with UC/UCLA and GASB accounting standards in partnership with Accounting teams
- Develop and maintain tracking systems for purchases, requisitions, and purchase orders
- Create and present financial reports and insights to senior leadership
- Monitor capital funding against budgets and IT roadmap priorities
- Track consultant SOWs, purchase order balances, and contract renewals
- Review monthly accruals and support year-end
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