Financial Analyst II, Business Enablement

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

39d•$61,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Enablement team with the CFO’s Office at the University of Florida is seeking a strategic financial analyst to support financial services across the institution. This position plays a key role in enabling smarter, faster and more efficient financial operations by streamlining processes, optimizing costs, and supporting strategic growth through financial analyses. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments to lead financial analyses and budgeting that inform decision making. This role supports the development of short- and long-term priorities and ensures the delivery of accurate, timely, and relevant financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field accompanied by 2 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience with financial data, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with higher education financial systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively in both speech and writing

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis Conduct balance sheet reviews, financial statement reviews, cash flow forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses to support institutional decision-making.
Monitor financial trends and patterns to identify risks and opportunities Develop actionable insights to support operational and financial goals.
Support performance monitoring aligned with strategic plan goals and key performance indicators.
Budgeting & Financial Operations Coordinate financial reporting and budget functions, including cost and cash flow analyses.
Develop and manage annual budgets and operational forecasts.
Assists in preparing schedules, templates, and reports for management decision-making.
Process Improvement & Technology Implementation Contribute to developing cases for automation and artificial intelligence.
Supports documentation and training of peers for automating business processes.
Provide data driven insights that support decision making concerning technology’s operation designs.
Develop efficient and scalable workflows across financial services Policy & Institutional Engagement Contribute to the development of university-wide policies and procedures.
Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration across financial and operational functions.
Contributes to monitoring and reporting on KPIs to evaluate the implementation of financial policies.
Other duties as assigned