[Remote] Financial Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Financial Analyst I to join the Contracts and Finance department. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, monitoring, and forecasting financial data to ensure proper stewardship of financial resources, while also serving as a primary contact for departmental leadership on finance-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Uses statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other methods to analyze information and develop solutions to business problems
• Participates in development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems and budgets, and disseminates updates and results to leadership when appropriate
• Participates in the development and implementation of financial processes throughout the department; including the development and provision of training and instructions, timelines, reports, and recommendations for improvement
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and schedules with compiled financial data
• Processes general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Performs general ledger reconciliations and complex general ledger account analysis

Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting, including experience in data gathering, financial modeling, and forecasting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems and tools
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and develop reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelors Degree Required
• Experience in higher education, government, or complex organizational finance environments
• Experience working with financial planning and analysis software (preferably, Planful or similar tools), and ERP systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
• Remote work is an option for this position on a voluntary basis
• A Dell PC laptop will be issued for use in this role

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