Job Description
Job Description
THREE MONTH CONTRACT - $35-40/HR - **Financial Analyst** performs and oversees advanced financial analysis, reporting, and systems development for a major, multi-unit organizational entity within the university. This role leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrated financial reporting systems and tools, ensuring accurate and consistent financial data across departments and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. The Financial Analyst compiles and analyzes complex financial information to produce revenue and expense analyses, projections, and high-level reports that support strategic decision-making and budget planning. In addition, this position develops and manages annual operating and capital budgets, serves as a budget advisor to leadership, and may design and deliver training programs to support financial best practices and policy adherence across the organization.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced financial analysis in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in creating ad hoc reports and interpreting large data sets to support business decisions.
• Experience using data mining techniques to identify trends, exceptions, and actionable insights.
• Knowledge of budget development, financial reporting, and expense and revenue analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly to leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Familiarity with maintaining accuracy and compliance within regulated financial environments.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.