Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time
Department

F&A FIN - Treasury Operations

About the Department

Finance and Administration represents a committed group of people who serve the University in a variety of areas including financial services, information technology services, risk management, internal audit, compliance, human resources, and shared services.

The goal of our division is to provide the services and support needed to foster an environment of academic and research excellence at the University of Chicago. Our team is dedicated to collaborative partnerships with our colleagues and customers that lay the foundation for an exemplary service delivery process. Finance and Administration is fully aligned with the strategic and academic priorities of the University, and each of the units within our division is tasked with implementing the processes necessary to achieve lasting excellence.

Job Summary

The 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 and on-going review of benefit management. The position will be engaged with internal constituents across the University, as well as external constituents including auditors, investment banks and benefits brokers. The position will provide critical support for the University's finance leadership and impact short-term and long-term strategic decisions.

In consultation with the Office of Human Resources, the Senior Financial Analyst develops the annual budget for the approximately $430 million employee benefit pool, prepares analyses for benefit issue resolution, and co-leads quarterly budget reviews with University senior leadership. The Senior Financial Analyst will also coordinate the development of the Finance and Administration budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education finance working with finance, accounting and or legal teams, proficiently use financial models to guide strategic decision making, be adept at managing data, and efficient partnering across an organization to complete high priority assignments. Degrees or experience in a quantitative or finance-related field are preferred.

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 independently to maintain and support the planning and execution of financial strategy.
  • Reviews estimated expenditures. Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares forecasts as well as analyses.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • Undergraduate or master's degree in a STEM, business, accounting or economics field.
Experience:
  • Higher education finance, corporate or municipal finance, treasury management, and/or accounting.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
  • 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.
Preferred Competencies
  • 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.
Application Documents
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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