Financial Analyst

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Dining & University Events Management (UEM), the Financial Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders in the development and monitoring of the staffing and operating needs for Dining Services.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal and external senior management to coordinate operational needs and determine financial impact.
• The incumbent will utilize a wide array of University and departmental systems to collect data, prepare reports, and perform benchmarking analysis.
• Maintains the accuracy of various financial analyses and reports used to forecast staff payroll, cost of goods as a percentage of revenues, event benchmarking, and other financial activity.
• Responsible for processing standard and other recurring financial transactions in accordance with University and departmental accounting standards and procedures.
• Compile data, reconcile, and prepare reports from numerous University and departmental systems via front-end interfaces, reporting sites, and custom SQL queries against departmental data warehouses; identify discrepancies and variances; and perform associated research and follow-up.
• The Analyst will integrate and reconcile related data from multiple databases and produce related reporting. The analyst will refresh reports to review profit and loss statements, costs, billings, and collections.
• Independently works on research projects and is responsible for completing reconciliations and reports to meet departmental and University finance deadlines.
• Develop and provide reports as required and assist in the implementation and administration of internal financial policies, programs, and practices.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director and / or Executive Director and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and / or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, attention to detail, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, are essential.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently is necessary.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, written, presentation, quantitative, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment is essential.
• The candidate should have outstanding financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), including an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet packages.
• The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.
• Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

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