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Position Title: Financial Analyst I
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Position: Administration
Link: https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/21484
Job Summary:
-Under the direction of the Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst I is responsible for assisting with the development and updating of multi-year financial models, plans, reporting, and metrics. The Financial Analyst I is required to monitor financial activity for accuracy and timeliness, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and fiscal policies and procedures. The Financial Analyst I is required to perform variance analysis on actuals, rolling forecasts, projections, and plans, including assisting in preparation of narrative on findings and recommendations. -Individual must be a team player and good communicator and possess the ability to prepare financial reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, recommendations, and other projects.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling. 2. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 3. Attention to accuracy and detail required. 4. High level verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality. 5. Ability to be a team player and work independently and meet deadlines when required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration. One to three years of experience in preparing financial reports, metrics, projections, and financial plans.
List comments regarding work hours:
8 am to 5 pm, M-F May occasionally work outside of normal 40-hr work week during closing and reporting periods, including time sensitive projects.