Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position to support the functions of the Finance Division. Under the general direction of the Vice President for Finance & CFO, this position assists in one or more areas of Finance including Budget, Accounting, Financial Systems, Treasury, Procurement, and Payables. Incumbents will be responsible for prompt, thorough and accurate analysis, reporting, and processing of budget and financial activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: preferably with a business major (Accounting/Finance/Economics)

Responsibilities

Assist in developing comprehensive one and three-year budget forecast models built on numerous revenue and expense assumptions that encompasses the University’s Strategic Plan.
Assist in the preparation of financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis, which includes financial updates on a monthly basis.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance against key performance indicators and forecasted budgeted amounts.
Analyze detailed operating budgets and work closely with end-user business managers on reviewing and approving personnel and non-personnel actions.
Supports budget training to non-finance end user.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities by developing various financial analyses.
Partner with other finance and non-finance departments in developing useful financial management tools and reports supporting an effective use of university resources.
Reports developed can be ad-hoc projects, query, business intelligence and data management.