Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning And Analysis

The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, US
$93,500.00 - $115,000.00 py
Financial planning and analysis
Benefit management
Financial reporting tools
The position will serve as a member of the finance team and will assist University-wide decision support through financial planning and analysis and on-going review of benefit management

Job Summary

  • The position will serve as a member of the finance team and will assist University-wide decision support through financial planning and analysis and on-going review of benefit management.
  • In consultation with the Office of Human Resources, the Senior Financial Analyst develops the annual budget for the approximately $430 million employee benefit pool, prepares analyses for benefit issue resolution, and co-leads quarterly budget reviews with University senior leadership.
  • As new opportunities and challenges are presented to the University leaders, this position will be expected to be a key member of the FP&A team who conducts analyses and makes recommendations that support decisions beneficial to the University.

Matching Summary

The position will serve as a member of the finance team and will assist University-wide decision support through financial planning and analysis and on-going review of benefit management.

Salary

$93,500.00 - $115,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Benefit management
  • Financial reporting tools
  • Oracle financial system
  • Collaboration with HR
  • Federal benefit rate analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education finance experience
  • Proficient financial modeling
  • Data management adeptness
  • Cross-organizational partnering

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years of work experience
  • College or university degree in related field
  • Undergraduate or master’s degree in STEM, business, accounting or economics field preferred
  • Experience in higher education finance preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Financial forecasting and/or modeling experience
  • Familiarity with GAAP financial statements

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