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Analyst/Financial Planning and Analysis
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Position Number: 3114047
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Analyst/Financial Planning and Analysis

FPA/Budget, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents

A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theEmployee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Senior Director/Financial Planning and Analysis.

Essential Functions

Supports the University's financial and strategic goals by assisting in the preparation and management of short- and long-range financial plans, including the annual operating and capital budgets.

Assists in the development of financial plans and manages expense and revenue models to help reduce the time it takes the University to develop its annual operating budget, mid-year projections and financial reports.

Conducts financial research, modeling, and analysis to support critical decisions; develops actionable recommendations based on the research; effectively communicates analyses and recommendations to the Finance Office leadership team through both oral presentations and written documents.

Supports the University's budget operations as necessary, including budget modifications and journal entries.

Works with the University's academic schools and administrative departments to plan, develop and test financial tools to improve scenario planning and analysis.

Assists in the development of methods to measure the cost of providing instruction and institutional business activities.

Provides mentoring and training in financial practices and tools to University staff.

Follows and enforces University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or similar degree a plus.

Minimum of three years in financial planning and analysis roles that demonstrate a track record of increasing responsibilities.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; must at the minimum be familiar with Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and similar tools and formulas in Excel.

Experience with financial systems and data query tools.

Must be familiar with key financial drivers in higher education.

Experience making predicative analyses.

Experience with integrating strategic planning and financial planning.

Systems experience with HSF, TM1, IBM Planning Analytics, etc.

Experience implementing systems and user interfaces (e.g., dashboarding).

Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proven ability to explain complex financial information and make presentations to senior leaders.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet multiple, competing deadlines.

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

Ability to work independently to achieve goals, deadlines, and desired outcomes/results.

Highest standards of ethics, accuracy, and precision; highly organized

Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated

Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/3043

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories