Description
Position Summary :
The Financial Analyst supports the Finance Director, Vice President, Senior Staff and Officers on financial planning, analysis, investment portfolio management, budget coordination, and regulatory compliance. The analyst provides complex financial analysis and reporting on UHW transactions and of related entities. The analyst is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and providing public or confidential reports of the financial transactions and operations in the financial systems for SEIU-UHW.
The analyst collaborates with Executive Board, Executive Office, Research, Communications, Legal, Finance, Membership, and Information Systems teams to develop data models and analytic output to support our union mission. The analyst is responsible for making our financial data accurate, accessible, and useful in business decision making at any level. The Analyst is an integral part of the finance team and will work closely with the Finance Department Leadership team and Vice President in coordinating reporting to outside entities and internal stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities :
Core Financial Functions
- Examine confidential financial records and prepare comprehensive reports for upper management, officers, board members, and Budget / other related committees of the Executive Board
- Conduct detailed analysis of confidential revenue, payroll, and operating expenses
- Create and compile reports for outside regulators (DOL, IRS, State, etc.), on an as needed or urgent basis
- Provide analytics on the data (reports, trends, comparisons, charts, etc.) that support the decision-making process to ensure adequate internal controls
Investment Portfolio Management
Prepare investment and asset analysis reportsMonitor, analyze and report performance of asset managers and consult with investment consultantMaintain and monitor UHW's non-liquid assets (treasuries, bonds, etc.)Perform valuation analysis to determine current fair valuesBudget Coordination and Forecasting
Coordinate development of annual budget and ensure accuracy and integrity of budget dataProvide staff support to Budget / Other related Committees of the Executive BoardDevelop and maintain spreadsheet templates and implement modificationsWork with Accounting staff to create / update accounting system cost codesProduce and monitor budget-actual reportsCalculate indirect cost rates and fringe benefits rates, identify material budget variances.Audit and Compliance Support
Prepare audit schedules related to investments for annual financial auditMonitor and evaluate local liability and other insurance coverageSupport annual audit and external accounting, banking, insurance, and payroll issuesStay current on accounting standards, guidelines, and applicable regulationsOrganizational Support
Train staff in budget templates and UHW financial processes, procedures and toolsTranslate financial concepts for officers and staff without finance backgroundsProvide research and analysis on special projects as requested by the leadership teamTroubleshoot to help divisions / departments with new finance / accounting challengesSupport accounting staff in using financial softwareSupport accounting system maintenance and new project implementation
Will work on special projects as assignedRequirements
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred5+ years of experience in financial analysis and high volume of data analyticsExperience in statistical analysis, database management, and financial researchMinimum 3 to 5 years' experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and investment analysisTechnical Skills
Familiarity with programming for data analysis (Python, SQL, etc.) - particularly useful for this positionStrong with Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Spotfire, Adaptive, etc.)Experience in integrated ERP systems (Business Central 365, Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite, including expert level with Excel, Access, and Macro skillsStrong work experience with computerized accounting systems; knowledge of Solomon a plusProfessional Skills
Strong mathematical, analytical, and technical skills; highly organized and detail orientedAbility to put information into comprehensible format for less technical employeesExcellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, exercise good judgement to solve related problems and follow task through completionExperience training staff in budgeting, financial reporting and financial toolsAbility to multi-task, work under deadlines, accommodate priority changesSelf-motivated, driven by a desire to continuously improve performance and processesAbility to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and membersFamiliarity with a multi-office, organizational environment; non-profit experience preferredExcellent punctuality and attendanceUnderstanding and commitment to the mission of SEIU-UHW WestPhysical Demands :
Ability to sit or stand at a computer for extended periodsWork long and irregular hours including nights and weekendsAble to lift up to ten pounds and occasionally lift or move boxes with documents weighing up to 20 poundsAble to bend and stoopOccasional overnight travel may be required for training and / or work-related operational needsThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed Duties may vary depending on needs and can be assigned to other accounting and finance functions.