Financial Analyst - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Analyst
Functional Title:
Financial Analyst
Category Status:
33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
VPA-VP Administration
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland, Division of Administration, Office of Administrative Services, Business & Financial Services unit, seeks a Financial Analyst to join their team. This position works closely with units across the division acting as a shared financial resource for divisional business and financial officers.

Maintain financial and budget spreadsheets in order to analyze financial data and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for divisional leadership.

Prepare and distribute accurate, concise, wellorganized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and/or budget vs. actual variance analysis.
Conducts analyses and reviews all Division of Administration assigned financial accounts and expenditures to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in order to make accurate yearend revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections.
Maintain and monitor budget archives and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information and reporting.
Adhere to established University's policies, processes, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, data management, or data analysis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to keep processes moving forward and take initiative as appropriate while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent problemsolving, data mining and analytical skills; ability to identify complex financial patterns.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; high proficiency in Excel to include pivot tables, vlookup's and various other formulas and functions.
Proficiency with financial systems and other database systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confidence to explain work product; uses sound judgment when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive information.

Other:

Related experience may be substituted for education.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or businessrelated field.
Experience using financial, and budget & planning tools, (i.e. Workday and Adaptive Insights).
Experience with Tableau, Power BI or other data management tools.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Normal office environment with extensive computer use. Fast paced environment with strict deadlines. Must be able to clearly read a computer screen for extended periods and maintain significant fine finger dexterity for keyboarding. Incumbent will occasionally travel on and off campus.

Posting Date:

05/20/2024
Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
06/02/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national ori