Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Supports the development of various financial reporting tools and analysis for evaluating the Universitys financial performance, financial plan, strategic projects and financing transactions. Maintains or skillfully uses external databases including Oracle. Assists the Treasury Director in preparing materials for Board meetings, including Financial Planning Committee. Partners with Treasury Director to complete audit responsibilities related to the Universitys employee benefits program and works with the auditor to resolve any inquiries. Identifies and addresses areas for process improvement within finance and treasury operations, including the enterprise resource planning (Financial System Transformation in Oracle) and the treasury management system. Delivers ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed to support finance and treasury. Effectively communicates and collaborates with stakeholders across the University to drive forward execution and tracking of strategic initiatives. Serves as primary liaison between Finance and the Office of Human Resources (HR) to develop the annual budget for university-wide staff benefit expenses. Leads on-going review of the accounting associated with the staff benefit expenses. Designs and delivers quarterly actual and forecasted performance for the staff benefit expenses and recoverable charges. Prepares trend analyses for all staff benefit components, elevates observations, and partners with HR to communicate recommended benefit adjustments. 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. These recommendations will often be presented to the Board of Trustees for information sharing and/or formal approvals. Responsible for the year-end close out of the staff benefit pool and related analyses. Leads the analysis of the benefit rate approved by the federal government and prepares the annual calculation for federal approval. Establishes and coordinates the overall budget for Finance and Administration. Reviews and reports on Finance and Administration budget, expenses and actual performance in accordance with overall budget.  Develops, monitors, and analyzes a consolidated annual and intermediate (typically three to five year) budget plan and budget process.  Reviews estimated expenditures. Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares forecasts as well as analyses. Works independently to maintain and support the planning and execution of financial strategy. Reviews estimated expenditures. Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares forecasts as well as analyses. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Undergraduate or masters degree in a STEM, business, accounting or economics field. Experience: Higher education finance, corporate or municipal finance, treasury management, and/or accounting. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Fluency in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated fluency with financial concepts, financial forecasting and/or modeling experience and employee benefits concepts. Familiarity with GAAP financial statements. Preferred Competencies Team-oriented professional who embraces and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion as good business practice. Interact quickly, thoughtfully, and impactfully with internal/external partners. Skilled at managing multiple projects and competing priorities to meet deadlines. Curiosity-driven and continuously interested in professional growth. Strong writing and presentation skills and deliver complex information in a concise and effective manner that adds to decision support at the highest level. Proven attention to detail and desire to continuously learn and improve. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. 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