Senior Financial Analyst: Budget, Analytics & Strategy

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Finance Support professional in Chicago to provide financial and accounting support with a high degree of independence. You will manage AP/AR, support budgets, and generate reports to ensure timely payments and accurate financial data.

Responsibilities include analysis, invoicing, ad-hoc reporting, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform planning and decision making. Strong Excel and Oracle/Orbit proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience: 5–7 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: —

Responsibilities

• Performs reporting/analysis for the Service Delivery Unit (SDU), including independent report generation, analysis, projections, and verification of accuracy of financial information.
• Initiates, tracks, and reports on external billing agreements and prepares associated monthly/quarterly invoicing.
• Performs ad‑hoc reporting/financial analysis as needed by Senior Director of Finance and/or Executive Administrator including daily volume and billing data as well as monthly productivity reporting.
• Assumes lead responsibility for maintaining files related to trends such as spend analysis.
• Assists Director/Manager in reporting deliverables and department functions, with expectation to perform this work with increasing independence as experience is gained.
• Participates in the creation of the annual operating budget, including analysis of actual financial information to inform budget.
• Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and billing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Orbit

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Finance Support professional in Chicago to provide financial and accounting support with a high degree of independence. You will manage AP/AR, support budgets, and generate reports to ensure timely payments and accurate financial data.

Responsibilities include analysis, invoicing, ad-hoc reporting, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform planning and decision making. Strong Excel and Oracle/Orbit proficiency are expected.