Lycoming College · 1 day ago
Financial Analyst - Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Williamsport, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLycoming College is hiring a Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Financial Reporting to work within its Business Office. This role provides leadership and administrative oversight for the overall college budget, including preparation, monitoring and variance analysis of income and expenses, while supporting the College’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Prepare, analyze, and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
Prepare, update and maintain on an ongoing basis personnel projections to determine impacts of staffing changes and other personnel decisions
Monitor actual financial performance against budget and identify variances, trends, and risks
Develop and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Board, management and other key stakeholders
Analyze financial statements, cost structures, and operational data to support decision-making
Collaborate with department managers to track spending and ensure budget compliance
Support the month-end and year-end closing processes related to reporting and analysis
Create financial models to evaluate scenarios, initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial data and reports
Assist with audits by providing financial documentation and explanations as needed
Improve budgeting and reporting processes, tools, and controls
Service on assigned committee’s or working group to support the College’s mission and/or goals
Assist in setting college financial goals and hold financial mangers accountable to meet them
Create Standard Operating Procedures for all processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience with financial systems or ERP tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Financial analysis and critical thinking
Data accuracy and integrity
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Collaboration and cross-functional communication
Continuous improvement mindset
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal history record check and financial credit check
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
Experience in higher education
Experience with Colleague or Ellucian
Knowledge of BI or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Benefits
Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available
Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Cancer insurance
Personal accident insurance
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College
Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
14 holidays per year
Summer hours
15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees.
Use of the campus Library.
Company
Lycoming College
Lycoming College is a school in Williamsport.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Jeff Bennett
Vice President for Finance & Administration; CFO/Treasurer
Alijah Hunter
Partnership intern
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