Senior Financial Analyst

5 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Rice University Full time
About the Role

Rice University is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join its Budget Office. This is a key position that plays a crucial role in driving strategic financial management and optimizing resource allocation at the university.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Collaborate with the Budget Office staff and broader Rice financial community to analyze resource allocation trends and develop comprehensive financial models to forecast budgetary outcomes.
  • Data Procurement and Analysis: Procure, clean, and analyze data sets pertinent to financial resources, including budget allocations, revenue streams, and expenditure trends.
  • Financial Resource Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of FTE deployment across departments and units, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization.
  • Modeling and Forecasting: Develop and maintain robust financial models to forecast budgetary outcomes, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Reporting and Presentation: Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management and academic leadership.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including Finance, Provost's Office, and academic and support units to align financial strategies with broader institutional objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration.
  • 4+ years of experience in creating and maintaining financial reports, dashboards, and budget and forecast models.
  • Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related fields, preferably within higher education or a complex organizational environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, proficient in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Tableau, or similar platforms a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field.
  • Proficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Tableau, or similar platforms.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
About Rice University

Rice University is a private research university located in Houston, Texas. It is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system that supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.



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