DESCRIPTION

This is a multi-faceted position that supports several critical financial functions within the Business Office of the School of Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Business Analyst and Financial Reporting Supervisor, uses professional concepts to apply organization policies and procedures to oversee financial planning for a variety of business units and operations. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Under general supervision, provides analytical support for Foundation/Gift Funds (including Dean's office gifts and endowments, graduate student fellowships); strategic programs; keeps track of school resource commitments; various MOUs and Dean's Office initiatives.

Performs ongoing financial analysis of support funds including complex forecasting and modeling to predictably optimize use of gift, endowment, self sustaining core funding. Provide school-level support for tracking commitments and data collection. Serve back up to the Graduate Student Financial Analyst. Performs statistical data analysis and reporting, high-level data analytics support, and project management in a broad scope of areas (including instructional resources, academic personnel, finance, and human resources, etc.) for the School. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Applies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and / or resource allocations. May assist School Financial and Business Officer or Assistant Dean with unique and complex projects requiring budget forecasting and financial analysis. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting or closely related field or comparable combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. Exceptional overall communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas, thoughts, complex problems, policies and position statements. Ability to make well-organized, clear, informative, and persuasive presentations, both in one-on-one situations and in groups settings. Ability to response well to rapid questioning on difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to write for signature of divisional leadership (Dean, Chairs, etc.) when needed.

• Ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. High level of knowledge, competency and creativity with computer systems and applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, web development, publishing and presentation software with the ability to work readily and easily with novel software and applications and to actively contribute in the development and execution of novel application-based solutions to data management, communication and process analysis.

• Ability to function as a member of a team.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Strategic planning and management capabilities. Ability to think strategically and creatively, to anticipate trends, and to transfer that thinking in positive and effective action. Proven ability to analyze large quantities of data for purpose of determining short- and long-term objectives and actions, with ability to develop and successfully implement plans for accomplishing goals.

• Strong analytical and conceptual ability to evaluate complex issues, formulate options, develop solutions, and communicate result