Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst (A)

The Financial Analyst (A) compiles and analyzes financial information for the assigned division(s)/department(s) efficiently and accurately. The Financial Analyst (A) assists management in the decision-making process and strategic planning by presenting relevant financial reports in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

Core Job Functions

• Prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
• Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings.
• Provides analytical support for forward-looking financial or business-related projects.
• Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of accounts.
• Designs and builds various models that summarize several different scenarios around growth and expansion initiatives or opportunities.
• Develops and maintains performance and productivity dashboards, models, or analyses.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes relevant data or metrics. May develop and maintain reports to support plans, business decisions, operational changes, strategic plans, and new services. Resolves any reporting issues.
• Makes recommendations to align policies and procedures with best practices and capitalize on financial opportunities.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff