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FINANCE ANALYST- LANGUAGES

University of Washington Bothell

University of Washington Bothell

IT, Accounting & Finance
Washington, DC, USA
USD 6,300-7k / month
Posted on Jul 17, 2025
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FINANCE ANALYST- LANGUAGES
Req #: 247240
Department: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Appointing Department Web Address: https://artsci.washington.edu/
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 07/30/2025
Salary: $6,300 - $7,000 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Be part of something extraordinary.
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington is where groundbreaking research meets artistic expression.

Who We Are
The College of Arts & Sciences stands at the heart of UW Seattle, encompassing:
  • 43 departments and centers across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences
  • Over 1,400 brilliant faculty members pushing boundaries in their fields
  • $120 million in annual research funding fueling innovation
  • Two world-class museums and a premier performance hall
  • 24,600+ students whose education you'll help support
  • Click here to see more about the exceptional community of leaders and learners we support in the College of Arts and Sciences.

    Your Opportunity
    As a Financial Analyst in our College Business Office, you'll directly impact the success of a cohort of Language units while developing expertise in cutting-edge financial systems like Workday, Adaptive Planning, and Financial Cubes.

    Reporting to the Director of Planning and Budgeting, you'll:
  • Transform complex financial data into actionable insights for department leaders
  • Partner with HR Managers to ensure seamless payroll operations
  • Manage critical budgets that support world-changing research and education
  • Join a supportive team that will guide you through the fascinating fiscal landscape of higher education

    Why UW?
    Beyond the satisfaction of meaningful work, you'll enjoy:
  • Outstanding benefits and work-life balance
  • Professional growth opportunities in a prestigious institution
  • A vibrant campus environment celebrated for its diversity and natural beauty
  • The chance to change lives across Washington state and beyond

    Are You Ready?
    If you're a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and teamwork, we're looking for you. Join us as we continue to innovate and excel in the dynamic world of higher education finance.

    We are recruiting for 2 similar positions simultaneously. You may also be interested in applying for our Finance Analyst: Social Sciences position.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Run and analyze a variety of Workday-based reports and review with eight department and their unique revenue portfolios on a regular basis (approximately $15M dollars annually).
  • Run earnings and actuals twice a month for each unit to ensure salary, wages and related tuition charges are posting to the correct FDM values for the units.
  • Run R1300.5 monthly and use as a ‘jumping off point’ to search for variance and run additional reports as necessary.
  • Run reports for grants, gifts, programs and stand-alone grant tags on a cadence requested by the chair or other faculty members.
  • As necessary initiate the process for correcting journal entries via the College’s Shared Environment .
  • Serve as Cost Center manager for a portfolio of eight departments.
  • Ensure that requests for reimbursements, purchases and other expenditures are using correct FDM values.
  • Submit, update and revised the Adaptive plan for eight departments.
  • Work with department leaders to create spend plans for various revenue streams.
  • Enter and update five year plan in Adaptive each Autumn.
  • Create recasts each new fiscal year.
  • Use reports in Adaptive to ensure actual spend matches plan and identify variances.
  • Create ad-hoc forecasts for department leaders, supervisor or Divisional Deans as requested
  • Ensure that HR Manager, department front line staff and faculty have appropriate FDM values for costing allocations, travel reimbursements, etc.

    While we value the focus and comfort that remote work can afford, we also thrive on the inspiration and comradery that comes from working together on campus. We therefore have established two standard work schedules for our team members. You may choose to work in the office throughout the week, or you may request to work remotely up to two days per week (specific days to be determined).

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related field*
  • Minimum of four years of experience in finance, accounting and yearly financial planning

    Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Advanced excel skills including pivot table, V-Lookup
  • Experience with data cubes
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not finance experts
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Curiosity and imagination
  • Enjoys puzzles
  • Able to deal with ambiguity

    Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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