Financial Analyst at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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CORE JOB SUMMARY



The Financial Analyst (A) compiles and analyzes financial information for the assigned division(s)/department(s) efficiently and accurately. The Financial Analyst (A) assists management in the decision-making process and strategic planning by presenting relevant financial reports in a clear, concise, and timely manner.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
  
  


• Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings.
  
  


• Provides analytical support for forward-looking financial or business-related projects.
  
  


• Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of accounts.
  
  


• Designs and builds various models that summarize several different scenarios around growth and expansion initiatives or opportunities.
  
  


• Develops and maintains performance and productivity dashboards, models, or analyses.
  
  


• Collects, interprets, and analyzes relevant data or metrics. May develop and maintain reports to support plans, business decisions, operational changes, strategic plans, and new services. Resolves any reporting issues.
  
  


• Makes recommendations to align policies and procedures with best practices and capitalize on financial opportunities.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education:



Bachelor's degree in relevant field



Certification and Licensing:



Not Applicable



Experience:



Minimum 1 year of relevant experience



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
  
  


• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
  
  


• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
  
  


• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
  
  


• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
  
  


• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
  
  

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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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