Financial Analyst
Role Overview
The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making by leadership. The role involves identifying risks and trends, recommending improvements to systems and processes, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Key duties include preparing and analyzing budgets, financial reports, and forecasts; conducting detailed financial modeling; managing financial transactions; and supporting various departments with high-level financial analysis. The Financial Analyst 2 collaborates with multiple stakeholders, maintains strong internal controls, and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial practices and systems.
Key Skills for This Role
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Overview
The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for providing insightful financial analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making by leadership. The role involves identifying risks and trends, recommending improvements to systems and processes, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Key duties include preparing and analyzing budgets, financial reports, and forecasts; conducting detailed financial modeling; managing financial transactions; and supporting various departments with high-level financial analysis. The Financial Analyst 2 collaborates with multiple stakeholders, maintains strong internal controls, and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial practices and systems.
Required Skills and Abilities
- 1. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
- 2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to various audiences.
- 3. Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
- 4. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with relevant experience.
- 2. Knowledge of financial and economic concepts, accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques.
- 3. Experience with financial management systems such as Workday and relevant databases.
- 4. Demonstrated ability to handle complex financial processes, including compliance with federal regulations and university policies.
- 5. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA) and experience in academic or healthcare settings is desirable.
Salary Range
- Benefits
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Background Check Requirements
- All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
- Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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