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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 2 weeks ago

Financial Analyst - Digital Learning - UTK

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is focused on enhancing online learning experiences through Digital Learning. The Financial Analyst will provide accounting and analytical support for budgeting, planning, and reporting activities, ensuring financial compliance and assisting in the development of departmental budgets.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration, the Financial Analyst participates in the development and implementation of departmental and project budgets and manages budget data entry and accuracy

Attends and participates in all budget meetings and manages budget schedule

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for Digital Learning Oracle EPM and EPM2 budget and planning tools

Works with functional leaders to prepare and revise financial forecasts and prepare corresponding status reports to support operational and strategic planning

Collaborates with data science team in analyzing historical data trends to support budgeting and forecasting decisions

Maintains and monitors departmental financial records and accounts for accuracy and completeness

Reviews and prepares financial documents and transactions, including journal entries and budget adjustments

Identifies financial trends, conducts variance analysis, and prepares detailed projections and accompanying reports

Initiates correction of any errors noted through review of financials

Keeps management apprised of year end forecast for operating margin, surpluses or deficits and reserve balances

Ensures financial activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations

Interprets and applies institutional and sponsor-specific guidelines to financial transactions

Supports internal controls and assists in audit preparation by identifying and documenting variances

Reviewing, processing and maintaining contract agreements

Provides financial assistance and guidance to internal contacts, including faculty, staff, and departmental administrators

Communicates clearly and effectively when interpreting data or explaining financial policies

Prepares semesterly college reports on Digital Learning activity

Participates in training and professional development opportunities related to financial systems and regulations

Contributes to the development and refinement of financial procedures and tools

Seeks guidance when needed and escalates complex or unfamiliar situations appropriately

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingFinancial modelingOracle EPMMicrosoft ExcelReport writingERP systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other closely related field

Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional finance or accounting experience to include 3 years' experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and modeling

Experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, report writing software and ERP systems

Preferred

Education: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other closely related field

Experience: Higher education experience

Experience with Oracle

Experience with Microsoft Power BI report-building

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Glassdoor4.3

As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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