FINANCIAL ANAYLST, WHARTON FINANCE & ADMIN.

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Wharton Finance & Administration team. This role involves managing complex financial tasks including accounting and analytics for various agreements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in financial management, and a Bachelor's degree. Excellent communication skills are necessary for effectively summarizing and presenting financial results.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong skills in organization and information management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting, compliance, and analytics for contracts and agreements.
• Prepare reports and communicate complex financial information to senior management.
• Analyze complex agreements requiring detailed review.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duties: Reporting directly to the Business Manager, the Financial Analyst is a key member of Wharton Finance & Administration's GAAP Team. This position is responsible for the accounting, compliance, and analytics for contracts and agreements entered into with external organizations by Wharton Research Data Services, Wharton Executive Education, Wharton Online, and Wharton Interactive. These complex and custom agreements require detailed review and analysis, reporting, and billing arrangements.

The Financial Analyst must utilize substantial interpersonal, written, and analytical skills in order to provide an understanding and communicate complex financial information to senior management. Given the custom nature of arrangements that are common in these businesses, the individual must possess a combination of big picture, intellectual curiosity, detailed thinking, and exceptional communication skill. This position will summarize and communicate results and current status with senior management and department heads.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated strong financial, analytical, and accounting skills. Capability to independently manage multiple projects from design through final presentation. Ability to accurately work in the details but also step back and reflect on the big picture. Excellent organization/information management skills with the ability to work independently, adopt priorities and set/meet deadlines. Strong multi-tasking in complex financial and administrative environment. Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills. Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

Reference Number: 07-30047

Salary Grade: 027

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Wharton Finance and Administration

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: D-Financial