Senior Financial Analyst

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages operating and capital budgets for divisions and/or University-wide administrative units. Helps develop long and short term financial goals, business strategies/plans, and financial forecasts/models for major service programs and initiatives. Manages quarterly and year-end reporting for the operating budget.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Minimum five years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales, or similar work.
• Minimum two years of project management experience.
• Minimum two years of experience developing and monitoring budgets.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Advancement, including Phoenix, the University's donor relationship management system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.
• Explain complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Executive Director to develop budgets, analyze financial proposals, and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Provides financial guidance and training to Advancement budget managers, ensuring compliance with University policies and alignment with departmental goals.
• Monitors budget performance, prepares variance reports, and recommends cost-saving strategies and resource allocations.
• Oversees financial systems and data management, including Oracle Cloud, Workday, departmental databases, and monthly uploads.
• Designs and maintains financial models, reports, and tools to support expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Generates ad hoc reports and leads special projects to enhance financial operations and decision-making.
• Seek opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
• Reviews estimated expenditures.
• Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports.
• Prepares forecasts as well as analyses.
• Acts as a resource for team members, solves complex problems.
• Explains complex and sensitive information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees