Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Contracts and Finance department. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and forecasting financial data to support informed decision-making and serve as a finance Subject Matter Expert on cross-departmental projects.
Responsibilities
- Uses statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other methods to analyze information and develop solutions to business problems
- Participates in development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems and budgets, and disseminates updates and results to leadership when appropriate
- Participates in the development and implementation of financial processes throughout the department; including the development and provision of training and instructions, timelines, reports, and recommendations for improvement
- Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and schedules with compiled financial data
- Processes general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Performs general ledger reconciliations and complex general ledger account analysis
Skills
- At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting, including experience in data gathering, financial modeling, and forecasting
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems and tools
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and develop reports
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience in higher education, government, or complex organizational finance environments
- Experience working with financial planning and analysis software (preferably, Planful or similar tools), and ERP systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar platforms
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts
- Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
- Remote work is an option for this position on a voluntary basis
- A Dell PC laptop will be issued for use in this role
Company Overview
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wisconsin.edu/.