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Facilities Strategic Resources Finance Analysis Management 1
About the Department
Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago
through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and
environment and provide superior client service to our community
including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Financial Analysis Management, the Senior Financial
Analyst provides support for special projects, assists with ad hoc
reporting and addresses requests for information to support the changing
business needs of Facilities Services. This position supports the
University by recommending and implementing changes in analyses and
budgetary methods and procedures, as well as analysis and financial
reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst position requires specialized
depth and/or breadth of expertise, interprets internal or external
University issues and recommends best practices. This position also
solves complex problems, takes a broad perspective to identify
innovative solutions and works independently, with guidance in only the
most complex situations.
Responsibilities
Consolidates and analyzes the projections against actual results.
Adjusts forecasts monthly and provides variance explanations.
Fosters sound financial management of project and operating budgets
by conducting financial meetings with all stakeholders. Prepares
monthly financial reports, which includes written variance
explanations and risk analysis based on actual results and
collaboration with clients.
Responsible for developing ad hoc reporting requests and monthly
close activities such as ensuring contract encumbrances are
accurate, recharge fees are properly recorded, and appropriate
journal entries are booked. Manage and oversee fees and assessments.
Vet and confirm available funding for new contracts and contract
changes. Reviews contractors\' pay applications to ensure support
documentation is sufficient and complies with contract terms, and
Standard Operating Procedures. Identify and report any financial
risk.
Identifies current and future resource planning and allocation
issues and develops, leads, and supervises complex studies and
analyses that will assist senior staff in reaching resource planning
and allocation decisions.
Fosters planning and resource allocation by developing benchmarking
tools that are useful to analyze expenses and budgets.
Drafts updates and contributes to the maintenance of the Finance
Policy and Procedure Manual.
Provides high-level specialized analysis and administration of the
budget process. Reviews and partners with senior staff from all
units to ensure budget proposals are accurate, complete, and in
compliance with established procedures, regulations, and
organizational objectives.
Advises others on operational budgets. Reports on variances between
the approved budget and actual performance and recommends revised
procedures.
Provides analytical support for complex budget projects. Analyzes
budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and
conformance with established procedures, regulations, and
organizational objectives.
Support finance team members with reporting tools as needed.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
BS/BA Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
MBA.
Experience:
Five years of accounting experience in a University environment.
Experience in financial modeling.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
High level of Business Objects knowledge.
Experience with e-Builder Project Management software.
Computer literate in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Applications.
Advanced in Microsoft Excel, which includes advance usage of pivot
tables, v-lookups, macros etc.Previous experience developing relational
databases (i.e. Access).
Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented to track multiple open issues in a
timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
Ability to be an analytical and critical thinker.
A capable and eager team-player willing to work well with others within
a team-oriented Finance team and demonstrates a professional and
cooperative tone with team members and customers.
An ability to communicate a complex practice and issue at a p
