Financial Analyst I

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The USC department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a qualified and motivated Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This full-time position will provide financial and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel proficiency with experience in building and managing tailored reports is essential, as the department heavily relies on detailed and accurate reporting using Excel. Additional Tableau experience is preferred. A fundamental understanding of medical terminology, academic finance, and operations is also desired.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1 year of experience
Experience in financial analysis and reporting
Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques
Advanced Excel proficiency
Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Additional Tableau experience is preferred.
Fundamental understanding of medical terminology, academic finance, and operations.

Responsibilities

Performs regular or ad-hoc financial reporting.
Extracts and evaluates data.
Organizes and summarizes data into meaningful formats.
May perform consolidated budget and financial reporting for multiple business units.
Evaluates and analyzes financial and operating reports and data.
Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management.
Performs analyses to assist in business and financial planning.
Produces and analyzes reports of current fiscal status and forecasts future performance based on sound knowledge of operations assigned.
Analyzes and researches variances to identify problems or trends and present solutions.
Reviews existing accounting, reporting and data management systems and methods for adequacy.
Contributes to the development and/or modification of financial systems and applications to enhance reporting and information capabilities.
Assists in the identification and resolution of business problems.
Researches and interprets available data.
Evaluates alternatives and determines appropriate methods of presentation.
Participates in projects or special studies of significant import to the university.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.