Inside Higher Ed
Sr Financial Analyst (Finance & Administration)
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Sr Financial Analyst (Finance & Administration)
role at Inside Higher Ed. We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will perform complex analysis and planning to assist management in establishing and controlling budgets, setting financial goals, making projections and meeting fiscal objectives. Performs financial and planning activities in support of budgeting, financial planning, revenue and expenditure monitoring, reconciliations and changes, and consolidation. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems and generates reports. Performs complex statistical cost and financial analysis and prepares reports for management to improve financial performance and compliance. Provides data-based recommendations on critical financial business decisions. Responsibilities
Interpret data to evaluate past financial performance, make financial projections, and assist management in making overall business decisions. Analyze, coordinate and consolidate departmental financial information for the development of annual operating and capital budgets and five-year plans. Analyze, extract, and define relevant complex financial data; plan and conduct studies to determine cost and financial results of business activities and improve financial effectiveness. Review financial needs and explore alternative financing methods. Make budget adjustments and implement cost improvement measures. Prepare and present budget proposals to senior management. Create financial systems, structures, and controls to provide tracking, validation, and reporting. Implement quality control and process improvements for overall business processes. Review operating and financial plans, including proposed program increases, estimated costs, and expenses; recommend actions to improve financial performance. Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records and financial statements. Oversee budget accounts, ensure funds are expended appropriately, and advise stakeholders on actions to resolve funding shortfalls. Stay informed of laws and regulations that impact compliance and act as a resource for administrative and financial staff. Utilize knowledge of applicable laws and the university's financial accounting system to ensure internal and external compliance. Use software applications (spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, graphics) to assemble, manipulate and report data. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. Five years of progressively responsible related financial experience. Education and experience equivalencies per the Johns Hopkins University equivalency formula where permitted. Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred. Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency
Analytical Skills - Intermediate Budgeting - Intermediate Data Extraction and Reporting - Intermediate Financial Analysis and Reporting - Intermediate Financial Controls - Intermediate Financial Planning - Intermediate Financial Software - Intermediate Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate Statistical Analysis for Finance - Intermediate The core technical skills listed are essential; additional technical skills may be required based on division or department needs. Compensation & Benefits
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (target $90,000; commensurate with experience). Location: Remote. Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. FLSA: Exempt. Company
Department: Office of Finance & Administration. Personnel area: Peabody. Classified Title: Sr. Financial Analyst. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Note: This posting includes standard EEOC and diversity statements and pre-employment requirements as described by Johns Hopkins University policies.
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Sr Financial Analyst (Finance & Administration)
role at Inside Higher Ed. We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will perform complex analysis and planning to assist management in establishing and controlling budgets, setting financial goals, making projections and meeting fiscal objectives. Performs financial and planning activities in support of budgeting, financial planning, revenue and expenditure monitoring, reconciliations and changes, and consolidation. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems and generates reports. Performs complex statistical cost and financial analysis and prepares reports for management to improve financial performance and compliance. Provides data-based recommendations on critical financial business decisions. Responsibilities
Interpret data to evaluate past financial performance, make financial projections, and assist management in making overall business decisions. Analyze, coordinate and consolidate departmental financial information for the development of annual operating and capital budgets and five-year plans. Analyze, extract, and define relevant complex financial data; plan and conduct studies to determine cost and financial results of business activities and improve financial effectiveness. Review financial needs and explore alternative financing methods. Make budget adjustments and implement cost improvement measures. Prepare and present budget proposals to senior management. Create financial systems, structures, and controls to provide tracking, validation, and reporting. Implement quality control and process improvements for overall business processes. Review operating and financial plans, including proposed program increases, estimated costs, and expenses; recommend actions to improve financial performance. Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records and financial statements. Oversee budget accounts, ensure funds are expended appropriately, and advise stakeholders on actions to resolve funding shortfalls. Stay informed of laws and regulations that impact compliance and act as a resource for administrative and financial staff. Utilize knowledge of applicable laws and the university's financial accounting system to ensure internal and external compliance. Use software applications (spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, graphics) to assemble, manipulate and report data. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. Five years of progressively responsible related financial experience. Education and experience equivalencies per the Johns Hopkins University equivalency formula where permitted. Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred. Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency
Analytical Skills - Intermediate Budgeting - Intermediate Data Extraction and Reporting - Intermediate Financial Analysis and Reporting - Intermediate Financial Controls - Intermediate Financial Planning - Intermediate Financial Software - Intermediate Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate Statistical Analysis for Finance - Intermediate The core technical skills listed are essential; additional technical skills may be required based on division or department needs. Compensation & Benefits
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (target $90,000; commensurate with experience). Location: Remote. Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. FLSA: Exempt. Company
Department: Office of Finance & Administration. Personnel area: Peabody. Classified Title: Sr. Financial Analyst. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Note: This posting includes standard EEOC and diversity statements and pre-employment requirements as described by Johns Hopkins University policies.
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