Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A9