Financial Analyst - Hanover, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

05/23/2024

Yes

1012277

Financial Analyst

Fiscal Ofc DMS

$74,300

$92,900

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Hanover, NH
1 Rope Ferry Road

Hybrid

No

No

To support strategic financial decision-making at Geisel School of Medicine through high quality financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

• Demonstrated ability with in-depth financial analysis.
• Experience in financial forecasting, projections, and creation of business models.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information in a clear, coherent way that supports fact-based decision- making.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel and standard desktop applications (Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and confidently, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to deliver against multiple and competing priorities.
• Able to balance the need to deliver results both quickly and accurately.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Able to work effectively across schools, divisions, and functions. Inspires others through commitment, teamwork, and collegiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to present information concisely, clearly, and confidently to a wide variety of audiences.
• Advanced leadership skills; willing and able to negotiate with senior leaders and influence decisions and outcomes with confidence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

• Experience in a medical school/hospital preferred.
• MBA or other relevant professional/graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle financial applications (Hyperion budgeting tools) and SharePoint

Kristin Harrington

Andrew Rose

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Not an essential function

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Data Collection, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling and Recommendations

• Provides effective financial analysis, budget monitoring, and outreach for a portfolio of assigned areas
• Collaborates effectively with financial and non-financial staff across the division in the gathering, modeling, and analysis of financial and operational data.
• Supports the annual operating budget, projection and long-range financial planning processes with insightful financial analysis, sound assumptions and estimates, and firm recommendations
• Supports monthly and quarterly management reporting and analysis with insightful variance explanations and summarizations of risks and opportunities.
• Performs a variety of ad hoc financial and operational analysis to address questions and information needs from many constituencies (Board of trustees and Advisors, Geisel senior management, Geisel and Dartmouth College financial management, Geisel department fiscal officers, Dartmouth Health (DH) financial leaders).
• Identifies and researches appropriate sources of information to answer questions on a variety of complex, finance-related topics. Validates the integrity of data sources.
• Actively identifies areas where in-depth financial and operational analysis can lead to a deeper understanding of results, trends, risks, and opportunities. Consults with financial leaders to offer ideas and recommendations.
• Applies skills in financial modeling and statistical analysis to develop scenarios and to make recommendations
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive information and materials. Maintains manual and computerized records.

50

Annual Budgeting Process

• Analyzes departmental and institutional spending as input for annual budget setting.
• Provides hands-on assistance throughout the budgeting process to department financial planners. Understands the needs of each individual planner and be available to work with each person to ensure individual budgets are created efficiently and effectively.
• Analyzes and assesses budget submissions of compliance with budget guidelines. Works directly with department administrative and financial staff to bring their financial plans in line with Geisel resource allocations and requirements.
• Communicates key aspects of the budget by creating a variety of budget reports and information tailored to the needs of different audiences.

20

Funds Flow Management- Manages internal/external funds flow between Geisel and clinical affiliates for both compensation and non-compensation expenses and accrues expenses and/or credits as needed.- Serves as a liaison between the Geisel Fiscal Office and the clinical affiliates.- Maintains current list of graduate (PhD) students at Geisel School of Medicine and works with department administrators to charge tri-annual health insurance and access fees to appropriate accounts.

20

Collaboration/Communication

• Collaborates and communicates effectively across all levels of the institution and with partner organizations.
• Partners with departmental representatives, both administrative and senior leadership, to prepare deliverables as requested by Fiscal Leadership.
• Prepares financial reports, presentations, and special projects for senior management and others. Reports may include financial forecasts, trend analyses, historical data compilation, ratio, and peer comparisons, etc.
• Participates with Geisel and other senior leaders in assessing financial and operational implications of proposals.

10

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.