University of Chicago · 3 weeks ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who will serve as a member of the finance team and will assist University-wide decision support through financial planning and analysis. The position will provide critical support for the University’s finance leadership and impact short-term and long-term strategic decisions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports the development of various financial reporting tools and analysis for evaluating the University’s financial performance, financial plan, strategic projects and financing transactions
Maintains or skillfully uses external databases including Oracle
Assists the Treasury Director in preparing materials for Board meetings, including Financial Planning Committee
Partners with Treasury Director to complete audit responsibilities related to the University’s employee benefits program and works with the auditor to resolve any inquiries
Identifies and addresses areas for process improvement within finance and treasury operations, including the enterprise resource planning (Financial System Transformation in Oracle) and the treasury management system
Delivers ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed to support finance and treasury
Effectively communicates and collaborates with stakeholders across the University to drive forward execution and tracking of strategic initiatives
Serves as primary liaison between Finance and the Office of Human Resources (HR) to develop the annual budget for university-wide staff benefit expenses
Leads on-going review of the accounting associated with the staff benefit expenses
Designs and delivers quarterly actual and forecasted performance for the staff benefit expenses and recoverable charges
Prepares trend analyses for all staff benefit components, elevates observations, and partners with HR to communicate recommended benefit adjustments
As new opportunities and challenges are presented to the University leaders, this position will be expected to be a key member of the FP&A team who conducts analyses and makes recommendations that support decisions beneficial to the University. These recommendations will often be presented to the Board of Trustees for information sharing and/or formal approvals
Responsible for the year-end close out of the staff benefit pool and related analyses
Leads the analysis of the benefit rate approved by the federal government and prepares the annual calculation for federal approval
Establishes and coordinates the overall budget for Finance and Administration
Reviews and reports on Finance and Administration budget, expenses and actual performance in accordance with overall budget
Develops, monitors, and analyzes a consolidated annual and intermediate, typically three to five year, budget plan and budget process. Reviews estimated expenditures. Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares forecasts as well as analyses
Works mostly independently and serves as a financial strategy and modeling contributor. Acts as a trusted advisor and recommends improvements on financial strategy and situation
Collaborates to create the long-term financial model to reflect the strategic priorities. Guides budget administrators to help ensure the integrity of financial analysis and planning
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Preferred
Undergraduate or master's degree in a STEM, business, accounting or economics field
Higher education finance, corporate or municipal finance, treasury management, and/or accounting
Fluency in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated fluency with financial concepts, financial forecasting and/or modeling experience and employee benefits concepts
Familiarity with GAAP financial statements
Cover Letter (preferred)
Team-oriented professional who embraces and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion as good business practice
Interact quickly, thoughtfully, and impactfully with internal/external partners
Skilled at managing multiple projects and competing priorities to meet deadlines
Curiosity-driven and continuously interested in professional growth
Strong writing and presentation skills and deliver complex information in a concise and effective manner that adds to decision support at the highest level
Proven attention to detail and desire to continuously learn and improve
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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