Finance Manager (Basic Science Consortium Finance)

We are seeking a Financial Manager who will be responsible for the fiscal management of a department or significant business unit. Manages financial activities involving a variety of accounts in the area’s portfolio, e.g. general funds, grants, contracts, and gift accounts. Oversees the development and management of budgets. Responsible for overall financial planning and cost analysis for the area. Performs comprehensive analysis of financial data and makes projections to ensure financial performance and the efficient use of resources. Reports to senior level management and directly supervises or oversees the related work of financial and administrative staff. Provides data and tools for decision making to improve financial and administrative processes. Represents the area and liaises with internal teams and institutional stakeholders on issues related to the fiscal performance of the area.

The Financial Manager supports the financial management needs of Biomedical Engineering and other Basic Science Consortium departments through the shared finance team. The position reports to the Basic Science Consortium Director of Finance and oversees two senior financial analysts, with individual assignments to be determined. The Director reports to Jadie Mayes, SOM Finance DOF, with dual reporting to Maggie Cogswell.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Assist senior management with strategic financial planning.

- Provide financial consultation and direction for significant complex projects, business operations, and initiatives.

- Oversee the development of all types of the department/unit budgets.

- Review final budgets to ensure application of appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates and confirm anticipated personnel actions are calculated appropriately.

- Responsible for monitoring and overall analysis of budget patterns, expenditures, and revenue.

- Oversee processes for the management of all active budget accounts. Provide oversight for the appropriate expenditure of funds.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resolution of funding shortfalls.

- Provide management for overall department/division financial systems. Develop, implement, and oversee the continued improvement of financial systems and processes.

- Supervise and/or exercise authority over administrative and/or financial staff responsible for finance related work.

- Develop complex financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis. Develop management, narrative, and statistical reports as needed.

- Review and approve all finance-related documents, e.g. capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.

- Represent the department/unit and make formal presentations regarding overall fiscal status.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant university and/or agency regulations and restrictions

- Collaborate with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required policies and procedures are followed.

- Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.

- Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties above

- Provide coordinated financial management support for BME and other assigned Basic Science Consortium departments, in partnership with the Director of Finance.
- Support implementation of Project ASCEND changes affecting Consortium finance operations, including transitions of departmental responsibilities and consistent financial processes.
- Help oversee senior financial analysts, coordinate assigned work, review financial analyses and reports, and provide guidance on departmental priorities.
- Coordinate budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis across assigned departments, with appropriate attention to their individual needs.
- Support the departmental chargeback model for shared finance services by helping coordinate cost allocations and financial information with departmental partners.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible related financial and financial management experience, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling the monetary resources of a department, center, or unit.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in related field.

Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications

- Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Classified Title: Financial Manager 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $75,135 - $131,510 Annually ($100,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: Som Bas Sci Consortium Finance   
Personnel area: School of Medicine