Financial Analyst 2

Yale Finance Position

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Salary Range : $72,100.00 - $111,850.00

Overview

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Finance, and with latitude for exercising discretion and independent judgment, performs a variety of analytical and financial functions for Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases. Provides high-level continuous financial support and analyses. This position will work directly with the Assistant Director, Finance and Sectional leadership on the overall financial management of the section, including the operating budget, contracts and shared service arrangements with YNHH. (This position will support various sections within Internal Medicine, and is not limited to Digestive Disease)

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University.

2. Ability to create new and complex reports (Excel, Word, etc.) for tracking, analysis and communication of financial information.

3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

4. Intermediate knowledge of financial and economic concepts, modeling and analysis. Intermediate knowledge of budgeting and planning principles and processes.

5. Ability to work independently, multitask, use good judgment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Thorough working knowledge of departmental financial reporting and analysis. Experience with Oracle applications and reporting tools. Knowledge of Yale University business, accounting and financial policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of University financial systems including Workday, Epic and YBT.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Financial Modeling and Forecasting. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and / or executes complex financial models.

2. Financial Analysis and Reporting. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources.

3. Financial Methods and Systems. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management.

4. Strategic Resource. Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes.

5. Compliance and Risk Management. Establishes, implements and / or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.

6. Mentors, leads and / or supervises staff.

7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.

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.

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.

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