Financial Analyst 3 - Central Finance

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst 3 supports the University of Miami’s Central Finance Office with monthly financial analysis, forecasting, and annual budget preparation. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance, the role analyzes and communicates financial information to support decision-making by executive leadership. The analyst serves as a resource to other departments on financial and business planning, interprets financial metrics, and supports implementation planning based on those metrics. The position requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, along with the ability to present business information clearly to non-financial professionals. The analyst works with financial applications and reporting, and is responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of business information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience.
Knowledge of the MS Excel application.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Excellent written communication skills, including narrative, tabular, and graphical communication, and excellent oral communication skills.
Strong background with computer application systems and financial analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a complex environment, establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve goals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Appreciation for organizational subtleties and a high level of discretion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in higher education and/or health service industries.
Professional experience in a central office setting.
Experience in financial modeling and database management.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth expenditure analysis to support executive leadership decision-making.
Prepare and coordinate documentation for financial analysis projects, including budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
Perform financial forecasting and reconcile internal accounts.
Extract data from business application systems, analyze and interpret it at University, division, and department levels, and present information to the AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis and Chief Budget Officer for distribution to senior leadership.
Ensure month-end close and reporting are completed on time and in accordance with GAAP, including estimates and accruals; minimize or explain variances and resolve issues promptly.
Assist the Executive Director of Finance with preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records and the monthly financial package and presentation to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with reporting and procedural standards.
Collaborate with Central Finance on the balance sheet project, analyzing and segregating consolidated accounting records between Gables/Rosenstiel and UHealth/MSOM entities to strengthen financial integrity and accountability by division.
Create and maintain policies and procedures for processes within the area of responsibility, including external interest, investments, PP&E, Pension, and NARR.
Assist with visual enhancement and development of the annual plan of operations presentation.
Provide operational support to the Executive Director and AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis and assist with other projects as needed.