Senior Academic Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support the development of academic operating and capital budgets in alignment with the University’s annual budgeting process
• Partner with academic schools and departments to identify, model, implement, and monitor resource requirements for new and existing programs
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reports and analyses to support decision-making for schools and academic programs
• Analyze financial data to identify risks, trends, and investment opportunities, and provide meaningful, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders
• Aid schools and programs with financial transactions including labor distribution, budget adjustments, and cost transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and program sustainability
• Evaluate existing processes and proactively identify opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness; recommend and support implementation of enhancements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and Academic Budgets

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools such as Excel, financial databases, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations based on quantitative analysis
• Capacity to interpret complex financial information and distill it into actionable insights for various stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, administrators, and decision-makers
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborate with various departments, and liaise with faculty and administrators to understand their financial needs and provide appropriate support

About the Role

Support the development of academic operating and capital budgets in alignment with the University’s annual budgeting process.

Partner with academic schools and departments to identify, model, implement, and monitor resource requirements for new and existing programs.

Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reports and analyses to support decision-making for schools and academic programs.

Analyze financial data to identify risks, trends, and investment opportunities, and provide meaningful, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.

Aid schools and programs with financial transactions including labor distribution, budget adjustments, and cost transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and program sustainability.

Evaluate existing processes and proactively identify opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness; recommend and support implementation of enhancements.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and Academic Budgets.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.

Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial reporting.

Proficiency in using financial software and tools such as Excel, financial databases, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations based on quantitative analysis.

Capacity to interpret complex financial information and distill it into actionable insights for various stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, administrators, and decision-makers.

Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborate with various departments, and liaise with faculty and administrators to understand their financial needs and provide appropriate support.