The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) is
seeking to hire an experienced Associate Director of Financial Planning &
Analysis (FP&A) to support strategic financial decision-making and lead a
team in managing all the components of budgeting and long-range financial
planning. This role will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and act as
the Director's principal backup. The Associate Director will also oversee the
school's budget, financial forecasts, and analysis of key performance indicators.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to developing tools for
capital budgeting, integrated financial modeling, and space utilization, while
providing insights on faculty productivity, and strategic
issues. The role also involves producing monthly financial reports for senior
leadership to inform decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and
technical skills, experience in budget development, and a proven track record
in leading high-performing finance teams. Strong collaboration with senior
leadership, including department chairs and UCLA Health System leadership, is
essential.
If you have a background in financial strategy and
leadership, apply to be a part of a team driving financial excellence at one of
the nation's leading medical schools.
Salary Range: $102,500 - 227,700 Annually
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of 7 years of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) experience in a related
field
Strong knowledge of financial and accounting concepts,
including basic framework of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire
to understand the issues and drivers
Creative problem solver that can identify sources of
information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced, and
actionable insights
Experience with financial analysis programs and building
financial projection models
Knowledge of and experience in implementing Business
Intelligence concepts
Experience informing change management and process
improvement efforts in a complex organization
Excellent customer service interpersonal skills and ability
to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders at
all levels of the organization
Experience in helping teams improve their approach to
enable more frequent delivery and feedback loops
Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Business
intelligence tools
Experience as a "leader" able to influence and motivate
individuals to achieve outcomes even when they do not have a direct reporting
relationship
High level of ethics, integrity, discretion and
confidentiality; Supports the Cultural North Star principles through
demonstrated behaviors and interactions.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in business administration
with an emphasis in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
CMA or MBA
Expertise in fund accounting and performance metrics of research-intensive
health systems
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.