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Job Overview
The Senior Planning & Financial Analyst performs specialized financial, accounting, or planning activities to support financial functions such as budgeting, financial planning, and financial management. To be successful in this role, they must have the ability to analyze complex financial data, develop reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis, and have the ability to manage multiple simultaneous complex projects.
The Analyst is expected to perform any or all of the following activities:Analyze budgets and financial data and relay fiscal information relevant to stakeholders, including but not limited to: trend analysis, variances from budget/projection, and year-to-date results.Conduct research and fact-finding investigations and communicate trends and projections to Manager and appropriate staff.Assist in preparation of recommendations and analytical presentations related to budgets, financial plans, statistical reports, business forecasts, and internal policies.Develop and coordinate complex projects and assignments.Identify problems and specific issues in a budget particular area, advise the supervisor from compiled data, and recommend solutions or alternatives.
Work Interactions
The Senior Planning & Financial Analyst will report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Financial Management (University Services), coordinating and overseeing budget activities related to departmental budgets, including revenues and gift accounts. They will coordinate with Managers, Finance Officers and Budget Analysts on a regular basis to relay functional activities for financial management and budget development and execution.
Due to the breadth and variety of assignments, the Analyst must be excited by the challenge of analyzing financial data, enjoy working independently, be willing to self-educate to lead new initiatives, and have a passion for education and service.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree- preference for Master s Degree.Minimum 5 to 7 years of proven experience in in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience with large financial database systems, particularly Workday, and Adaptive Software Applications.Ability to analyze and manipulate data sets in Excel, and transform data sets and quantitative analysis into compelling visuals.
Advanced Excel skills preferred.Ability to understand budgets, budget development and implementation, and related financial reporting.Solid analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.Financial acumen to review and analyze expenditures against budget plans.Ability to run, compile, and analyze complex sets of data and reports.Understanding of financial forecasting and an ability to learn financial and budget strategiesUnderstand (and develop, interpret, and implement) financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning, and control of organizational budget.Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.Adaptability and flexibility.Attention to detail.Ability to triage challenges and requests, resolving or escalating issues for resolution as necessary.Experience in data and budget analysis, managing cross-functional matrix teams, exploring creative solutions, and fostering collaboration.Sponsored Project Management (if applicable)If this position serves as the Department Financial Manager for a Sponsored Project, please insert the text found on the HR website:
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