The School District of Philadelphia · 1 week ago
Financial Analyst
Facilities Mgmt. & Services (9270), United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The role of Financial Analyst involves performing detailed analyses and evaluations of the financial operations of various organizational units and programs in connection with the formulation and execution of the District’s annual budget.
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Responsibilities
Researches, reviews and analyzes budget estimates and requests for funds submitted by School District of Philadelphia organizational units and delegate agencies
Conducts detailed studies of work plans and administrative practices and prepares recommendations for supervisory staff on the allocation of funds to requesting units and delegate agencies
Monitors and coordinates the disbursement of approved appropriations to units and delegate agencies
Reviews and assesses the financial impact of requests for the establishment of new positions
Analyzes and recommends approval or denial of requests for transfers of fund allotments
Conducts management and organizational studies of assigned units and delegate agencies for the purpose of identifying and reporting on opportunities to improve organizational efficiencies as related to fiscal accountability and responsibility
Reviews, analyzes and prepares reports on financial aspects of unit reorganizations, program reorganizations and administrative changes
Assists assigned organizational units with the development and implementation of fiscal performance measures
Provides technical assistance and training to assigned organizational units and school based personnel on various aspects of financial budgeting and reporting systems
Prepares correspondence to respond to inquiries, to request information and to issue directives to assigned units related to budgetary guidelines and requirements
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
One year of full-time, professional experience reviewing, analyzing, evaluating and planning budget requests in a central budget agency, public jurisdiction or private corporation in a paid position, a fellowship or an internship
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of budget formulation, evaluation and administration
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the principles of public administration to budgetary procedures and objectives
Ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database software for the purpose of creating documents, reports, charts, and graphs
Ability to make group presentations
Ability to exercise good attention to detail
Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports
Ability to exercise discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive situations
Ability to maintain necessary records and files, compile information and prepare reports
Ability to analyze budget-related procedural and organizational problems and make cogent recommendations for their solution
Ability to understand and follow oral or written directions
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Company
The School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is focused on improving the learning opportunities available to the city's 200,000 school-aged children.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juanita Johnson
CEO
Christina Ward
Deputy CFO - Financial Services
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