Financial Analyst 3

Job Summary Supports the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships in identifying, evaluating, and advancing new business opportunities and revenue-generating initiatives for the university. Conducts financial analysis, market research, and due diligence to inform strategic decision-making. Leads and supports process improvement initiatives within the Division of Finance and Administration to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities Conducts financial analysis and develops pro forma models to evaluate new business opportunities, potential revenue-generating ventures, and strategic partnerships under consideration by the AVP, including NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis. Researches comparable transactions, market benchmarks, and industry data to inform the financial assessment of prospective business partnerships; maintains a library of comparable data for reference in future evaluations. Supports the due diligence process for business opportunities by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial, operational, and market data from internal and external sources; identifies key risks and presents findings to the AVP. Prepares executive-level briefing materials, financial summaries, and presentation decks that communicate key findings, risks, and investment recommendations to the AVP and senior university leadership. Develops and maintains financial performance tracking models for active enterprise partnerships, including revenue projections, cost monitoring, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards; presents periodic summary findings and recommendations to the AVP. Identifies and evaluates process improvement opportunities affecting the Division of Finance and Administration; documents current-state workflows using process mapping techniques, designs future-state processes, and quantifies expected efficiency gains and cost impacts. Supports the development and evaluation of competitive solicitations related to enterprise partnerships, including analysis of submitted proposals and financial terms to facilitate informed decision-making by the AVP. Coordinates with internal stakeholders across Finance and Administration and other university units to gather data, align on objectives, and facilitate the AVP's strategic initiatives and process improvement projects. Acts as the subject matter expert on financial analysis methodologies for enterprise partnerships. Monitors relevant laws, regulations, and policies applicable to public university partnerships, real estate transactions, and revenue-generating activities, and advises the AVP on compliance considerations and needed policy updates. Maintains organized records of all financial analyses, partnership evaluations, and process improvement deliverables in accordance with the university's record retention policy. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience or Master's degree and three (3) years of related experience. Desired Qualifications Experience in financial modeling and business case development, including pro forma analysis, NPV/IRR, and scenario modeling for partnerships or revenue-generating ventures. Proficiency with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel) to produce executive-ready dashboards and presentations. Strong market research and competitive benchmarking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or process mapping) as applied in a higher education or public sector environment. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $75,000 - $85,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Notice of Non-Discrimination FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affidavit Actions Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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