Financial Analyst 1

The Department of Business Operations at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Financial Analyst 1.

The Financial Analyst 1 reports to the Associate Director of Business and Finance and will assist with the financial operations for RSMAS. This position will be a financial professional who has exceptional analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational and time management capabilities. The Financial Analyst 1 will possess the ability to present business information to senior management in a manner easily understood by non-financial professionals. This individual will also have a moderate understanding of financial applications and creation of financial reporting. An attention to detail and insistence on the accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of business information will be important characteristics.

Specifically, the Financial Analyst 1 will:

• Conduct financial and budget planning analyses; provide analyses to support decision making to senior management.
• Assist in building and maintaining financial models.
• Serve as a resource for other departments providing financial and administrative support to faculty, staff and students.
• Assist with the development of financial plans and incremental cost/benefit analysis; together with the Executive Director, prepare and periodically update long range financial projections.
• Present business applications to varied audiences in a manner clearly understandable by non-technical managers. Excellent communication skills both written (narrative, tabular and graphical) and oral are critical.
• Analyze and coordinate the distribution of a variety of financial data and relevant reports in a clear, concise and timely manner; routinely perform variance and historical analysis; create financial, transactional and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Prepare a standard reporting package incorporating key operating measures; present forecasts of expected actual performance against plan and/or prior periods.
• Assist with the development of annual budgets and quarterly and annual forecasts.
• Provide assistance and consult with departments in preparing cost and budget analysis and fiscal allocation. Create financial reports, reconciliations, and review irregular and unusual transactions for resolution.
• Support the Executive Director for Business and Finance and Associate Director for Finance operationally and with other projects as needed.

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.

A combination of a strong background with computer application systems, excellent excel skills, accounting, and financial analytical skills are critical.

Three to five years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in an academic and research setting.

Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve stated goals.

Appreciation for organizational subtleties and a high level of discretion.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work as a team or independently.

Excellent business systems and organizational skills.

Customer service experience and focus.

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