Senior Analyst, Finance & Treasury

Position Summary

The Senior Financial / Treasury Analyst will work with key college, program and administrative managers to create annual budgets, prepare forecasts, prepare financial statements and analysis of financial performance, and other ad hoc analyses as needed.

Additionally, the Senior Financial / Treasury Analyst will perform treasury related activities for the University.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long term disability plans;

life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service.

RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.

That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness.

The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service.

Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics.

RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily / monthly / annual treasury related activities in concert with the Accounting team, including oversight of cash balances and transactions, creating cash forecasts and providing treasury data needed for financial decision making
• Act as subject matter expert on all financial matters related to personnel, including fringe benefits accounting
• Coordinate work with the Accounting staff and University personnel for accurate financial results
• Analyze strategic financial data, key performance indicators and benchmarking data
• Provide timely, pertinent and sound financial analysis and reporting for management on a consistent basis to aid in decision support
• Prepare monthly monitoring reports on budget performance
• Develop routine updates to multi-year operating and capital forecasts
• Create and utilize Excel based financial sensitivity models for projections
• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets and monitor actual results
• Finance administrator to budget and planning software application (Workday Adaptive Planning) including configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting with end-users and developers
• Provide training and support for budget administrators in the development and use of financial information and applications
• Provide analytical support for university financial operations, initiatives, and strategies
• Execute financial or planning projects of diverse natures and complexities with limited supervision by formulating objectives and theories and making suitable judgments where necessary
• Act as a backup of critical processes of the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
• Performs other related duties as assigned and / or delegated

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Must have proof of COVID 19 vaccination or a university approved exemption

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with two years of work experience or 5 years of equivalent financial management / budget administration work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Possess and maintain current knowledge in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting practices and procedures
• Effective technical, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Superb interpersonal, communication and organization skills
• Strong commitment to confidentiality
• Work positively and effectively across a diverse group of constituents
• Highly motivated team player

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in a healthcare, non-profit or university environment
• Working knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets