Financial Analyst I

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst I at the University of Louisville assists in the daily finance and business operations of the Financial Management Services department, with a primary focus on capital projects. This individual will oversee several operational functions, including ownership of several periodic reconciliation processes, providing financial analysis, and assisting in expense processing. This position will play a vital role within the department, having exposure & involvement with the budget, monthly projections, and daily operations. This position is a non-supervisory position and will report to the Senior Manager, Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Grade 5 (Salaried)

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic financial modeling.
• Ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying customers and stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Adaptive Planning, PeopleSoft, or similar financial software.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of university purchasing, travel, and financial policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist with all financial operations for capital projects including purchase requisitions, travel expense vouchers, procurement card charges, etc.
• Maintain the weekly tracker for all capital projects expenses and escalating any issues.
• Monitor and reconcile financial accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial projections and reports, including analysis comparing actual expenditures to budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve financial processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures related to financial and operational processes.
• Provide support to other Finance team members and serve as backup for key financial functions when needed.
• Escalate complex financial or operational issues to the Senior Manager, Finance for review and resolution.
• Assist with training and onboarding new Finance team members when requested.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level