Finance Business Partner - Senior Financial Analyst

Description

In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and coordinating daily financial activities across multiple business units. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Operations, you’ll ensure that all financial operations comply with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and review financial operations monthly at project and business unit levels, comparing them to approved budgets.
• Collaborate with program leads to identify and address budget variances.
• Analyze raw data and prepare comprehensive business reports for all management levels.
• Generate internal financial analysis reports for senior management and finance teams.
• Prepare external reports for federal, state, and local agencies as required.
• Oversee the monthly invoicing process, ensuring adherence to policy and agency guidelines.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for programs, report variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor program funding sources, including revenue and expenditure activities.
• Conduct analytical studies supporting management decisions to enhance operational and financial performance.
• Review and approve budget commitments and expenditures.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and reports, including budgets and re-budgets.
• Ensure compliance with university, federal, state, and private agency guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison and advisor to principal investigators and other departments on grant management matters.
• Review and improve financial operations, streamlining workflows and implementing control systems.
• Provide training and ongoing education to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date departmental policies and procedures.
• Train and consult on business process improvements and technical issues.
• Develop and manage internal control procedures for program compliance.
• Support Position Action Committee (PAC) submissions.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the unit's business model.
• Contribute to new business opportunity assessments, focusing on financial aspects of proposals and pricing models.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, marketing, and systems staff for new business initiatives and strategic planning.
• Work with representatives to define and prioritize departmental strategy and direction.
• Identify trends, assess their impact, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with staff responsible for daily transactional operations.
• Adhere to regulations and perform other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a financial role.
• Expertise in acquiring, managing, and analyzing financial documents and results.
• Ability to collaborate with staff at various levels, maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Access and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with pricing models and business proposals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of diplomacy and discretion.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience with grant management.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time