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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

John Carroll UniversityOhio, US
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Position Information Job Title Financial Analyst Summary Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (AVPAA), the Financial Analyst provides strategic financial insight and management for the division of Academic Affairs. The Financial Analyst will develop analyses, financial forecasts, and financial modeling to inform and support academic priorities and projects. The Analyst coordinates with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and AVPAA, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the three colleges, the academic affairs support units, the Division of Finance & Administration, the Division of Advancement, and other key offices to develop practices, protocols, and policies that ensure effective use of resources that support the current and future development of Academic Affairs. Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide budget information and analysis to support informed decision-making and efficient use of academic affairs resources.
  • Provide strategic direction to academic units about endowment accounts, scholarships, budget and operational reporting, as appropriate
  • Build financial models for academicdepartments to calculate ROI, contribution margin, capacity, and expense planning for instructors
  • Build financial models to help assess viability and advisability of new strategic initiatives
  • Forecast budget requirements and expenses to align with appropriate orgs and strategic plans for various projects
  • Train / update / provide workshops on college / university budget regulations, management, and performance
  • Support departments and colleges in reconciling account allocations and balances
  • Monitor, improve and optimize budget allocations relative to strategic priorities
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and continuing improvement of financial records relative to AA functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Five years professional work experience providing analytical or business operations support
  • Experience using multiple applications for budget analysis and reporting
  • Excellent oral and written communication and institutional research skills
  • Strong client service focus with demonstrated ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, and analytics to a wide range of constituents
  • Willingness to acquire new skills to support continuous improvement of operations
  • Ability to work independently and to identify and implement process improvements
  • Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in accounting, finance or related field
  • Specific experience using the following application software : Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), Tableau and, Qualtrics
  • Familiarity with Banner and database management tools such as SQL and / or Access is also desirable

    • Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio. University core business hours are generally 8 : 30 am – 5 : 00 pm. However this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

    Physical Requirements Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Hours Full Time FLSA Exempt (Salary) Compensation & Benefits Starting salary will be $56,000 – $65,000, commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.

    About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.

    The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 : 1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

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