Financial Analyst

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Analyst conducts financial analyses, develops and refines business models, and assists with preparing annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting data for senior leadership. The Financial Analyst also assists with audits and analyzing existing processes to improve workflow and work efficiencies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Conduct regular financial analysis and modeling to support regular business functions, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and decision-making processes.
• Monitor and analyze key financial indicators such as revenue, expense, and cash flow to identify trends and variances.
• Budget analysis through P/L creations & analyzing.
• Articulating financials while working with pivot tables and BI functionality.
• Data Sourcing and consolidating financial data.
• Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to senior management, department heads, and other stakeholders.
• Assist unit leaders with actively managing their area in terms of revenue generation and tracking current expenditures. 
• Analyze financial and payroll discrepancies to ensure timely corrections.
• Collaborate with colleges and other departments within the organization, including enrollment, marketing, and learner services to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives
• Lead the continued development and refinement of business models.
• Assist with the development and creation of annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting data for senior leadership.
• Gather, prepare, and analyze financial reports, develop, and maintain KPI’s.
• Advanced knowledge of Financial Concepts, Analyzing and Modeling
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support the institute’s business operations.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform financial strategies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Effective analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate to audiences at all levels of the organization, translating for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to produce and deliver succinct, compelling materials.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to learn custom ERP systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a business or finance discipline and at least two to four years' experience in a financial analysis role. Knowledge of a higher educational environment is preferred.

Position Type

Finance

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.