The Financial Analyst position is responsible in assisting of the oversight of the financial performance and reporting of the institution. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: supporting in the creation of the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance. Support in the creation and oversight of the annual budget process, and formulating and reviewing financial analysis on cash flow, operating results, and business plans to determine investment requirements, rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc. Assist in reviewing and preparing forecasts and analysis of industry and general economic trends, creating summary presentations of the analytical work performed to provide organizational leadership with actionable information for decision making. A successful candidate should be able to work under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment, is not afraid to ask questions, apply creative solutions to everyday problems, can work in a team-based environment and is willing to expand their knowledgebase.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Related field. (Accounting or Finance). (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of financial analysis techniques. Knowledge of personal computers, networks, electronic mail, Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience in data manipulation, analysis, and reporting in Microsoft Excel.
Functional Accountabilities Financial Analysis
Perform financial analysis, to answer queries including, but not limited to utilization, payors, profitability, staffing, cash flow, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc.
Plan and perform analyses of financial and operational data to support department and management decision making.
Perform in-depth research, analysis and interpretive insights of financial data to recommend quality improvement to current processes, forecast alignment of business objectives with economic/financial environments, and support strategic planning and business opportunities
Participates in business case development and analysis for organization or functional business areas.
Partner with multi-disciplinary groups for problem solving and analysis.
Budget Creation and Monitoring
Assist with creation of budget schedules, reports, and monitor changes and financial impacts.
Create mailings and slide presentations to functional management and recommendations impacting business decisions.
Analyze and update financial data/information in financial system(s).
Extract, combine, and evaluate financial data from multiple sources as it compares to the formulated budget
Report Preparation
Create and provide accurate and timely reports for performance monitoring that trend financial and other indicators. Works with management personnel to explain trends.
Prepare monthly reports for distribution.
May assemble and prepare statistical and financial information for submission to surveys.