Finance Analyst
Core
Support the preparation and delivery of financial management activities, including analysis of Faculty budgets, accounts, and translating data into advice for reporting and tracking revenues and expenditures.
Role type
Finance Analyst (Management Reporting & Analysis)
Builds
Monthly and quarterly financial management packs, detailed analysis reports, and financial models for decision-making.
Domain
Higher Education / Public Sector Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, research accounting compliance, variance analysis, Microsoft Excel proficiency, enterprise systems navigation
Preferred skills
CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent), experience in a research accounting environment, stakeholder management
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, enterprise financial systems
Responsibilities
Develop financial models and spreadsheets to provide detailed analysis and commentary on key issues; Provide finance support to academics and manage research funding compliance; Assist in the preparation of financial management packs; Investigate financial data to identify risks and compliance breaches; Support month-end, planning, forecasting, and reporting activities; Investigate variances to budget and forecasts.
Seniority
Mid-level IC