Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting and analysis, preparation of daily cash reports, execution of daily borrowings and repayments, and coordination with General Ledger Accounting for assurance of timely recording.
• Monitor daily cash positions and proactively manage short-term liquidity to meet operational, capital, and strategic needs.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting packages for senior leadership and the Board of Visitors (BOV), highlighting liquidity position and key cash management metrics.
• Lead and support initiatives to optimize banking infrastructure and cash management processes.
• Carefully coordinate the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts, including signatory administration.
• Accurately and timely execute wire transfers and payment processing.
• Oversee bank account management tool (Treasury Suite) holistically, ensuring proper controls and documentation of all bank accounts.
• Prepare regular reports on debt and investment performance for senior leadership.
• Track and support the University’s debt portfolio, ensuring compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements.
• Support internal banking, liquidity, and investment programs as needed.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely treasury reports, including cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, and bank reconciliations.
• Provide periodic reporting on cash, debt, investments, and risk exposures to senior management.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses in support of institutional initiatives and leadership requests.
• Drive automation and technology integration to streamline treasury operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Utilize Banking Platforms, Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and ERP platforms to automate workflows and improve reporting capabilities.
• Recommend and implement best-practice solutions aligned with evolving treasury standards.
• Stay informed on emerging treasury technologies and industry best practices.
• Provide financial consultation to the Academic Division, Medical Center, and UVA Wise.
• Support UVA Health treasury operations, including oversight of wire execution and disbursements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial model-building expertise.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
• Strong attention to detail; excellent follow-through and accountability for completing tasks and tracking outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly to different audiences.
• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.
• Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in treasury, FP&A, investments, accounting, capital markets, or related financial roles.
• Professional certifications such as CTP preferred.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP and Treasury Management Systems preferred.
• Experience in higher education sector preferred.
• Strong PowerPoint skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Key Qualifications/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree. Advanced Excel skills and financial model-building expertise. Familiarity with financial reporting and visualization tools. Strong attention to detail; excellent follow-through and accountability. Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly to different audiences. Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred. Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in treasury, FP&A, investments, accounting, capital markets, or related financial roles. Professional certifications such as CTP preferred. Experience with Workday or similar ERP and Treasury Management Systems preferred. Experience in higher education sector preferred. Strong PowerPoint skills preferred.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,000 – $96,000 per year commensurate with education, experience and certifications.