Financial Analyst 2

Overview Reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst assists in developing, analyzing, reviewing, and monitoring long-term plans and annual operating budgets for various schools and departments within the University. The role provides broad exposure to financial planning, analysis, and budgeting within a large, complex organization with a wide variety of opportunities for developing skills and building a successful career as a financial and business professional. The analyst uses high level analytical, database and Excel skills to monitor and report on trends, identify areas for consolidation, savings, and maximization of return on investment. Analyses and reports will inform and advise decision making by University leadership, including Officers and the Yale Corporation Finance Committee. Required Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Proactive self-starter, resourceful, with ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail. Strong personal computer skills especially with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated interest in learning and developing as a financial or business professional. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts. Principal Responsibilities Financial Modeling and Forecasting. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance, organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and/or executes complex financial models. Financial Analysis and Reporting. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources. Financial Methods and Systems. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. Strategic Resource. Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy‑ins for designing and implementing changes. Compliance and Risk Management. Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts. Salary $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time EEO Statement The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Note Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale Cancer Center