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The Culinary Institute of America · 20 hours ago

Budget Analyst

Hyde Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Budget Analyst who will play a key role in meeting the college's budgeting, financial planning, and fiscal reporting needs. This position involves working closely with the Finance and Accounting team to support department heads in managing their financial performance and ensuring accurate budget analysis and reporting.

CookingEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Performs daily validation, confirming the success and accuracy of data feeds, both from and to Oracle Financials, through comparison of system data. Troubleshoot failed and/or incomplete data transfers

Performs various budget analyses and investigates discrepancies when appropriate, while providing recommendations for areas of focus or further investigation to the Assistant Budget Director

Prepares data and analysis for use in senior-level communications, which may require the use of charts, graphs, and PowerPoint slides

Performs a wide range of analytics on revenues and expenses and evaluation of Business Units as needed

Supports department heads in their use of Oracle Hyperion Planning EPM and investigates specific questions regarding budget allocations and variances. Researches issues and provides independent guidance as appropriate

Calculates and enters adjusting entries to budget data, as needed for correction or transfer, and validates system data throughout the process

Assists with budget preparation as a member of the Finance team and as a support function to budget owners

Supports the Assistant Budget Director in fulfilling the maintenance requirements and system enhancements related to the Oracle Hyperion Planning application

Creates new users and maintains user security for existing budget owners, including detailed designation of access to departments for writing, viewing, and reporting purposes

Performs job duties associated with metadata maintenance for changes to departments and revenue and expense accounts

Actively participates in team projects as assigned

Assists in special ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis projects

Any and all other duties as required

Qualification

Oracle FinancialsOracle Hyperion PlanningBudgeting/Financial AnalysisMS Office SuiteQuantitative SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting or finance, or a related field of study

Two to four years of experience in budgeting/financial analysis and/or accounting, inclusive of both internal and external reporting

Strong computer experience, which must include the ability to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong quantitative skills and analytical rigor

Ability to create, read, and interpret financial statements and financial reports clearly and succinctly

Must possess strong attention to detail

Must be a well-organized self-starter with good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team with all levels of the organization

Ability to perform multiple financial projects effectively simultaneously

Preferred

Technical experience with financial software, including user access and security, metadata maintenance, user interface, business rules, and data feeds

Ability to extract data from a standard financial reporting system, such as Oracle Hyperion using SmartView in Excel. Prior experience using budgeting software

Previous experience with Oracle Hyperion will be an asset

Benefits

Medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with high employer contributions

A generous paid time off program

And more!

Company

The Culinary Institute of America

As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan.

Founded in 1995

Hyde Park, New York, USA

501-1000 employees