Financial Analyst

Budget & Financial Data AnalystThis position reports the Manager of Data Analytics by providing support for multiple business processes including budget model development, forecasting models/methodologies, and report development.Responsibilities:Financial Modeling, Analysis & ReportingSupports the development of strategic financial modeling for budget development, and forecasting, financial analysis, data validation and report creation;Performs financial analyses for forecasting, trend analysis and variance analysis. Assists in the design and development of financial dashboards that include key performance indicators;Ensures the integrity of budget data through continuous monitoring, identifying and proposing changes to business processes and data structure to enhance reporting, performing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve data issues, and maintaining appropriate documentation and version control of key reports/analyses supporting submissions to leadership, board of visitors, and the Commonwealth; andProvides training on budgeting/forecasting analytical tools and models as well as underlying data or calculations.Performs other related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;Demonstrated professional experience in data analysis, accounting, budget or finance operations in a large complex organization (typically two or more years); or longer tenure with increased responsibility in a smaller organization;Accounting training/experience, such as reconciliation, reporting, budget management;Experience with ERP accounting and/or budget systems and reporting tools;Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; andExhibit good analytical, research, technical, and presentation (oral/written) skills.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in related field;Experience in higher ed institution, public governmental institution, or other large complex organization;Experience with Ellucian Banner, MicroStrategy, SQL;Knowledge or Commonwealth budget practices/fund accounting; andKnowledge of Higher Education budgeting best practices.Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Budget & Financial Data Analyst at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.