Financial Analyst: Data-Driven Budgeting & Forecasting

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,679 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Financial Analyst to develop and compile financial data, perform analyses, reconciliations, and projections in support of academic departments. This role will prepare a full range of financial related reports, including cost studies, budget forecast and modeling, and other tools.

The position requires knowledge of accounting principles, government accounting rules, budget administration, and supervisory communications.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent; related experience or advanced certification.
• Preferred experience: Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Use data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, reports, etc. to achieve results needed for financial analysis.
• Develop, organize and streamline data for financial analysis and approve financial documents and transactions.
• Prepare forecasts and trend analyses in general business conditions and related areas.
• Analyze and verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending and billing practices.
• Present results of analysis and the methodology used to determine results.
• Stay current on internal and external financial reporting requirements and applicable regulations.
• May perform assigned financial audit functions based on analysis to solve complex issues.
• Prepare financial summaries and other specialized reports for presentation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budget administration

Government accounting

Supervisory skills

Communications

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Financial Analyst to develop and compile financial data, perform analyses, reconciliations, and projections in support of academic departments. This role will prepare a full range of financial related reports, including cost studies, budget forecast and modeling, and other tools.

The position requires knowledge of accounting principles, government accounting rules, budget administration, and supervisory communications.