Financial Analyst II- AI Solutions

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 310 Pay Range: $91,000.00 - $136,400.00 Job Description At WGU, data-driven decision making plays a critical role in advancing our mission and supporting organizational success. The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for planning, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting for supported business units and for spending variance analysis, financial analysis, and interpreting financial information to operational leadership. You’ll leverage AI-enabled solutions and financial technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while providing insights that help leaders make informed business decisions. What You’ll Do: Leverage AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, forecasting capabilities, and decision-making. Perform month-end close activities including variance analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial results reporting while ensuring adherence to internal controls. Analyze financial performance, identify trends, investigate variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders and operational leaders. Develop and maintain forecasts for enrollment, profit and loss statements, and other key financial components to support business planning. Create financial business cases, including ROI analyses, breakeven assessments, and projection models for proposed programs, projects, and initiatives. Monitor, design, develop, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), providing recommendations that support strategic and operational decisions. Support the development and enhancement of financial reporting, analysis, and inquiry tools while assisting with the preparation of industry reporting requirements. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You’ll Need to be Successful: Expertise using Excel and other financial reporting applications Strong data analysis/automation skills utilizing advanced tools such as Power Query, Power Pivot, SQL, and ERP systems (i.e., Hyperion, Cognos, TM1, Essbase, etc.). Knowledge of the best financial analysis practices, tools, and techniques Work Location: This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work. What You’ll bring (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field 4 years of relevant experience Bonus Points for (Preferred Qualifications): Experience designing, building, and deploying AI-powered solutions, including AI agents, workflow automations, and advanced analytics tools. Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. What to Expect: At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. TA Screen Hiring Manager Interview Final Interview Visa Sponsorship: While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa spons #J-18808-Ljbffr