Senior Financial Management Consultant

Senior Financial Management Consultant

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, within the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is seeking a qualified part-time (.

5 FTE / 18.75 hours weekly) Senior Financial Management Consultant. The position will be a hybrid role.

Job duties will include, but not be limited to :

• Provide consulting assistance to new and existing businesses.
• Develop and maintains relationships with local economic development agencies to heighten the profile of a center / institute and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Attend networking functions; conducts presentations and business seminars.
• Plan and deliver educational programs to the public and businesses. Plan, organize, and facilitate educational programs and create new educational seminars in collaboration with resource partners.
• Maintain all data about the programs.
• Use marketing strategies to promote the programs.
• Performs market research for existing and potential markets.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications :

• Financial analysis and management reporting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros, VBA, lookups).
• Experience analyzing and creating cash flow projections, including analysis of business' financial statements.
• Experience development and analyzing a business' loan package for financial institutions.
• General tax return knowledge / experience.
• Budget process and systems experience.
• Cost accounting / cost allocation experience.
• Ability to analyze financial metrics, benchmarks, etc. to determine the financial health of a business.
• Demonstrated ability to write and communicate professionally and clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience.
• 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience in financial analysis preferred.

Part of the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has served businesses throughout western Pennsylvania for more than 25 years.

Offering a dynamic mix of consulting, education, and networking opportunities, the IEE strives to be an innovative leader in economic development in the region.

To learn more about our organization please visit our website at : entrepreneur.pitt.edu .

Job Summary

Provides business consulting assistance to new and existing businesses in Western Pennsylvania. Develops effective relationships with local economic development agencies and conducts business seminars and educational programming.

Employs effective marketing strategies to further market and program reach.

Essential Functions

Financial analysis. Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Physical Effort

Job is primarily sedentary but may require some travel to meet with clients.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.

This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EOE, including disability / vets.

Assignment Category : Part-time regular

Job Classification : Staff.Business Consultant

Job Family : Research

Job Sub Family : Research Operations

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required : 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : No

Work Schedule : 18.75 hours / week

Work Arrangement : 18.75 hours / week

Hiring Range : To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered : No

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Documents : Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents : Not Applicable

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