Fordham University · 1 week ago
Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, dedicated to providing an exceptional education. The Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis will support the University's financial operations by developing financial reports and models, assisting in budget development, and managing data within financial systems.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports the development of short- and long-range financial models, including the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts
Builds pro forma financial models to analyze the financial impact of strategic scenarios
Assists with budget operations, including budget modifications, journal entries, and variance analyses
Prepares and distributes regular financial reports and dashboards that inform leadership decision-making
Ensures the accuracy of financial data across reports
Partners with departments across the University to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency
Recommends enhancements to forecasting, treasury, and reporting tools
Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses
Assists with cash management and treasury operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area
Ability to support the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports
Experience in building and analyzing models that project financial impacts of strategic actions to support leadership decision-making
Knowledge of cash management processes, liquidity management, and cash flow forecasting
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively present complex financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance
Ability to work effectively with finance, legal, and operations teams to achieve organizational financial goals
Proficiency in financial software tools and moderate to advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
Preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree
Experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization
Experience with enterprise systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, TM1, or SAP
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
George Demacopoulos
Director and Co-Founder, Orthodox Christian Studies Center
Usha Sankar
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