Indiana University
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Financial Analyst
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Indiana University Location: Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana Responsibilities
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Analyzes complex financial data (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows) to support strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with university and federal guidelines Develops and maintains financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, rate setting, and long-term financial planning for Indiana University (IU) Conferences, a department which manages more than 1,300 conferences and non-credit programs annually Prepares and interprets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; communicates insights through charts, dashboards, and technical reports for internal stakeholders Monitors and enforces financial compliance, including credit card reconciliation, PCI standards, tax regulations, and grant billing processes critical to program sustainability Supports cost analysis and vendor negotiations by maintaining a master database of historical expense data, helping ensure transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility Drives accounting workflow improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined processes that enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort Automates reconciliation processes and other routine financial tasks to improve data integrity and reduce risk across multiple high-volume accounts Evaluates and recommends new financial tools, systems, or software integrations General Responsibilities
Performs more complex fiscal analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows; compiles trends and makes recommendations to guide financial decisions Provides specialized financial analysis using measures such as past financial performance, economic conditions, price, yield, stability, and investment risk Oversees and assists with specialized financial assignments, such as the regular preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity summaries Prepares, reviews, and provides interpretation of complex reports and analyses for manager and department as needed Verifies accuracy of data and makes recommendations for corrections Interprets fiscal policies and provides leadership to lower-level employees Presents findings using tools such as spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and technical reports Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field Work Experience
5 years in finance, financial administration, accounting, or related field Preferred
Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau Skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Demonstrates analytical skills Articulate and responsive to colleagues Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Performs work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data Develops and delivers effective presentations Additional Information
The role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition subsidy, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more. See IU Benefit Programs for details. Legal and Employment Notes
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for details. The posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the University’s discretion, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. Job Function: Finance | Job Family: Financial Analysis | Seniority level: Not Applicable | Employment type: Full-time
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Join to apply for the
Financial Analyst
role at
Indiana University Location: Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana Responsibilities
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Analyzes complex financial data (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows) to support strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with university and federal guidelines Develops and maintains financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, rate setting, and long-term financial planning for Indiana University (IU) Conferences, a department which manages more than 1,300 conferences and non-credit programs annually Prepares and interprets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; communicates insights through charts, dashboards, and technical reports for internal stakeholders Monitors and enforces financial compliance, including credit card reconciliation, PCI standards, tax regulations, and grant billing processes critical to program sustainability Supports cost analysis and vendor negotiations by maintaining a master database of historical expense data, helping ensure transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility Drives accounting workflow improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined processes that enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort Automates reconciliation processes and other routine financial tasks to improve data integrity and reduce risk across multiple high-volume accounts Evaluates and recommends new financial tools, systems, or software integrations General Responsibilities
Performs more complex fiscal analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows; compiles trends and makes recommendations to guide financial decisions Provides specialized financial analysis using measures such as past financial performance, economic conditions, price, yield, stability, and investment risk Oversees and assists with specialized financial assignments, such as the regular preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity summaries Prepares, reviews, and provides interpretation of complex reports and analyses for manager and department as needed Verifies accuracy of data and makes recommendations for corrections Interprets fiscal policies and provides leadership to lower-level employees Presents findings using tools such as spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and technical reports Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field Work Experience
5 years in finance, financial administration, accounting, or related field Preferred
Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau Skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Demonstrates analytical skills Articulate and responsive to colleagues Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Performs work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data Develops and delivers effective presentations Additional Information
The role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition subsidy, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more. See IU Benefit Programs for details. Legal and Employment Notes
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for details. The posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the University’s discretion, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. Job Function: Finance | Job Family: Financial Analysis | Seniority level: Not Applicable | Employment type: Full-time
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