Financial Analyst

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

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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