Financial Analyst II — Budgeting, Analysis & Reporting

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Generous retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Financial Analyst within the Facilities Mgmt EV department. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Budget Analysis and emphasizes inclusiveness, initiative, collaboration, and accountability while delivering high-quality budgeting and financial analyses.

Responsibilities include budget development, forecasting, analysis of area/unit expenditures, and preparation of lead schedules for decisions affecting supplies, equipment, and personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years in financial budgeting, reconciliations or financial statement preparation with analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in budget determination and forecasting with resource allocations.
• Prepare analyses, reports and account research.
• Record journal entries and maintain financial models.
• Perform reconciliations, transaction analysis and review of financial activity.
• Provide data extraction, queries and reporting for area units and grants.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance with policies.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Initiative

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

PeopleSoft/Enterprise systems

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Financial Analyst within the Facilities Mgmt EV department. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Budget Analysis and emphasizes inclusiveness, initiative, collaboration, and accountability while delivering high-quality budgeting and financial analyses.

Responsibilities include budget development, forecasting, analysis of area/unit expenditures, and preparation of lead schedules for decisions affecting supplies, equipment, and personnel.