Senior Financial Analyst, OCSO

The Port Authority of NY & NJ•Jersey City, NJ

60d

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Manager in the Chief Security Office’s (CSO) Resource Management & Planning (RMP) Department, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the preparation and analysis of the Civilian Security units’ financial and budget reports to ensure optimum utilization of funds and resources. The RMP Finance group provides support to all CSO departments, including the Port Authority Police Department. The civilian security budget totals over $150 million and includes the Office of the Chief Security Office, Security Operations and Program Department, Security Technology and Programs Department, Quality Assurance and Inspections, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Rescue Training Center, and Resource Management & Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field
At least 2 years of experience completing analyses, reports, management presentations, and/or other analytical products
Demonstrated ability with interpreting and analyzing capital and operating budgets, identifying trends and issues, and proposing/implementing solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Experience in preparing and delivering professional presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel, Word, PowerBi and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience using PeopleSoft, BudgetPro and/or SAP systems
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to present detailed information in a clear, concise, and logical manner
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Leading the development of the multi-year annual budget submission for civilian security units;
Regular reporting and analysis of expenses, including variance analysis and identification of spending trends, in addition to reviewing civilian overtime performance and CSO grant revenue for internal management, flagging any discrepancies or areas of concern;
Acting as a liaison between CSO civilian security departments and Management & Budget Department (MBD);
Reviewing and updating the year-end estimate on at least a quarterly basis with input from project leads in the civilian security units;
Ensuring that financial coding is accurate, accruals are submitted by units timely and accurately, and that deferrals are properly reported.
Completing special analysis and seeking opportunities to improve reports and tools to promote efficiency and ensure the best use of the Agency’s financial resources.
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate meetings, and presentations across multiple business units.
Record key takeaways, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and accountability.
Support leadership in preparing for executive meetings, performance reviews, or project briefings.
Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
Assist with other projects, initiatives, and responsibilities as assigned by departmental leadership to support evolving operational needs.