Senior Financial Analyst
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Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Fiscal, Accounting and Budget
JOB SUMMARY
The Office of Budget, Planning, and Institutional Research (BPIR) invites
applicants for Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Director of
Financial Planning and Analysis, this position is responsible for supporting a
variety of complex financial analyses, assisting assigned unit budgets, and
providing ad hoc internal and external reporting support.
The successful candidate will support various departments with outstanding
organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The person in this
position will work in a collaborative, dynamic team environment in the Office
of Budget, Planning, and Institutional Research.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to the following:
Provides direct support to the Office of the Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer, Budget, Planning and Institutional Research, or the
Office of Financial Operations and Controller regarding any facet of the
University's budget and financial operations. Performs complex financial
management activities, planning, and analysis to support decision-making.
Provides leadership with findings of complex analysis clearly and
concisely while providing alternatives and suggestions.
Applies advanced analytical skills to analyze and resolve a wide range of
highly complex financial issues; mines financial data and analyzes
industry benchmarks and trends by applying best methods and financial
models; makes decisions or offers recommendations based on pertinent
research work and analysis.
Consults with and provides specialized advice to senior administrators
(e.g., CFO, VPs, AVPs, Deans, Directors) and financial leaders (e.g.,
financial managers) throughout the University to structure, develop and
manage their respective division budgets. Provides direction and guidance
to other staff for all matters relating to daily and long-term budget
development and financial planning activities.
Produces and communicates comprehensive financial information, analyses,
statements summaries, and organized reports on the units' current and
projected future financial status. Evaluate data and use clear and precise
language in preparing written reports of findings to quantify and
illustrate complex comparisons, impact studies, sophisticated financial
models, or convey decisions. May conduct legal research with evidence-
based findings to prepare memoranda for issuance to supervisor.
Identifies trends affecting finances, budget needs, and forecasts, reviews
information and submittals for completeness and conformance with
regulations and policies. Collaborates with financial managers and others
to ensure that proposed adjustments are made per program objectives,
changes, and requirements.
Oversees the work of and supervises assigned staff responsible for
providing financial and budgetary support and special projects associated
with the Office of the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer or the
Office of Budget and Planning; provides direction, guidance, and support
to other University employees; represents the unit and leads projects and
associated resources.
Serves as a primary resource and works collaboratively with internal
units, cross-functional departments, and teams; acts as a University
liaison and coordinates with external units, vendors, and other government
offices. May work on behalf of and serve as supervisor's designee, as
authorized.
Performs cost-benefit analyses to compare programs, achieve optimal
performance and profitability, review financial requests, explore
alternative financing methods, or improve efficiencies.
Researches, compiles, and analyzes accounting and other data to determine
the financial resources required to implement the program, meet
objectives, and effectively achieve financial results; creates regular and
ad hoc reports and presents financial information to assist senior
administrators, financial managers, and state agencies meet their business
needs and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Improves overall University financial analytical capabilities and
reporting; creates, implements, and distributes financial management tools
for reporting, analysis, and modeling; develops financial models.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline
and eight years of related accounting/financial experience. One year
serving as a senior team member, regularly performing the most advanced
tasks of the work unit and other team members OR Master's degree in
finance, accounting, business, or related discipline or CPA and six years
of related accounting/financial experience. One year serving as a senior
team member, regularly performing the most advanced tasks of the work unit
and other team members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced skills using Excel.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience. This position will be based in Storrs, CT, and
there is an expectation of some workdays per week on campus. Individual
flexible and hybrid remote work options for this role will be discussed during
the interview process and are subject to approval and authorization upon hire.
Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the
collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the
University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All employees are
subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at
https:// www. ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https: // hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search
#497439 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for
three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on June
9, 2023.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at https:// www. ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the
number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes
serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities.
UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our
vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications
from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Apr 28 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 09 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
