Financial Analyst - Chicago, United States - Distinctive Schools of IL

Distinctive Schools of IL Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Description

Title:
Financial Analyst

Location:

910 W Van Buren, Chicago IL

Reports To:
Director of Finance

Salary:
Starting at $55,000, Commensurate with experience

Career Level:
HO4-Specialist

Employee Type:
Regular Full Time

Start Date:
May 2024
Company Mission
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will analyze past financial performance to predict future achievement and to advise the company on its financial strategy.

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.
Works with minimal guidance to provide analytical support for complex budget projects. Examines past budgets and researches economic and financial developments that affect spending. Works independently to maintain and support planning and execution of financial strategy.
Responsibilities
Create financial models based on analysis to support organizational decision making
Analyze industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends
Analyze budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives. Understands key assumptions and issues
Develop expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares monthly forecasts for school leadership and provides advice on the financial impact of human resources and academic affairs decisions
Develop and maintain key performance indicator reports/dashboards in research, and administrative areas
Prepare and deploy status reports to key internal as well as external users, providing meaningful information on projects, budgets and budget variances
Provide consulting and advisory services to all levels of customers in the organization
Answer inquiries by providing data analysis and relevant information
Assist with financial improvement action plans and completes various financial analysis projects as needed
Provide training and education as needed to department employees
Act as a resource for team members, and solve complex problems
Perform other related work as needed
Requirements (minimum)

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, financial analyst, or data analyst
Technology demands

Proficient in excel or google sheets
Knowledge of financial computing and database software applications (Quickbooks or Sage Intacct preferred)

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing
25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
12 weeks family paid leave
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
403b match

Fully match up to 3%
50% match up to 5%

Professional development including tuition reimbursement
Gym and wellness discounts
And more
Description Disclaimer

Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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