Sr. Financial Analyst (Engineering Business Office) - #Staff

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst who will be responsible for supporting the operational and financial functions of the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering (WSE). This includes knowledge management, financial report development, financial analysis for department reporting, operational transaction implementation, compliance monitoring and troubleshooting.

The Sr. Financial Analyst performs complex analysis and planning to assist management in establishing and controlling budgets, setting financial goals, making projections and meeting fiscal objectives. Performs financial and planning activities in support of various functions, e.g., budgeting, financial planning, revenue and expenditure monitoring against budget, reconciliations and changes, and consolidation. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems and generates reports. Performs complex statistical cost and financial analysis of reports and data and prepares reports for management to improve financial performance and compliance. Provides data-based recommendations on critical financial business decisions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Interpret data, and review data prepared by others, to evaluate and determine past financial performance and / or make financial projections and assist management in making overall business decisions.

Analyze, coordinate and consolidate departmental financial information for the development of the department / divisional annual operating and / or capital budgets and five-year plan.

Analyze, extract, and define relevant complex financial data; plan and conduct complex studies to determine cost and financial results of business activities and improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit, department, or division. Review financial needs and explore alternative financing methods.

Make budget adjustments and implement cost improvement measures. Use appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates for proposed budgets. Prepare and present budget proposals to senior management.

Create financial systems, structures, and controls for a variety of processes that provide tracking, validation, and reporting. Implement quality control and process improvements for overall business process.

Review proposed operating and financial plans, including proposed program increases, estimated costs and expenses to finance proposed programs. Recommend course of action to improve financial performance.

Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records and financial statements.

Oversee moderately complex to complex budget accounts. Provide oversight for the expenditure of funds, ensuring that funds are expended appropriately and advise stakeholders on required action to resolve funding shortfalls.

Keep abreast of laws and regulations that impact compliance and act as a resource for administrative and financial staff.

Utilize comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and the university's financial accounting system to ensure internal and external compliance.

Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and / or format data and / or reports.

Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Manage the documentation of WSE financial practices.

Assist in the development of financial presentations for JHU leadership.

Organize and manage the quarterly departmental financial reporting process.

Support the Assistant Director of Finance in overseeing WSE's compliance program, to include providing advice and direction to departments, conducting financial reporting and metrics development, and correcting transactions as needed.

Support the Assistant Director of Finance in managing the school's non-sponsored transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

Five years of progressively responsible related financial experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma / graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Johns Hopkins University financial experience.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Analytical Skills - Intermediate

Budgeting - Intermediate

Data Extraction and Reporting - Intermediate

Financial Analysis and Reporting - Intermediate

Financial Controls - Intermediate

Financial Planning - Intermediate

Financial Software - Intermediate

Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate

Statistical Analysis for Finance - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title : Sr. Financial Analyst

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PD

Starting Salary Range : $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Mount Washington Campus

Department name : Engineering Business Office

Personnel area : Whiting School of Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.