Finance Analyst
Core
Support the preparation and delivery of financial management activities, including analysis of Faculty budgets, accounts, and translation of data into advice for reporting and tracking revenues and expenditures.
Role type
Finance Analyst (Management Reporting & Budgeting)
Builds
Financial models, spreadsheets, management reports, and financial management packs
Domain
Higher Education / Research Accounting
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, research accounting compliance, Microsoft Excel proficiency, enterprise systems, variance analysis, risk identification
Preferred skills
CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent), experience in a large organization, client-focused stakeholder management
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, enterprise systems
Responsibilities
Develop financial models and spreadsheets to provide detailed analysis and commentary on key issues from monthly management reports; Provide finance support to academics and manage compliance risks related to research funding; Assist in the preparation of reports and monthly/quarterly financial management packs; Investigate financial data to identify issues, risks, or compliance breaches; Support month-end, planning, forecasting, and reporting activities; Undertake financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision making; Investigate variances to budget and forecasts to ensure timely management of issues and risks.
