Senior Financial Analyst, Central Finance Office

University of Miami; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami, based at the Coral Gables Campus, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst for Central Finance Office. The role supports monthly financial analysis, forecasting, and annual budget preparation with strong emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

You will present to senior administration and collaborate across departments to enhance financial planning and performance. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, 3+ years of related experience, and advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong financial reporting and presentation skills.
• Experience with financial modeling and data extraction from systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth expenditures analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation of budgets, forecasts, and projections.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconcile internal accounts.
• Extract data from multiple systems and interpret results for leadership.
• Present information to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure month-end close and GAAP-compliant reporting with timely accruals.
• Assist with annual plan development and financial package preparation.
• Collaborate on balance sheet projects to improve integrity across entities.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

University of Miami, based at the Coral Gables Campus, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst for Central Finance Office. The role supports monthly financial analysis, forecasting, and annual budget preparation with strong emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

You will present to senior administration and collaborate across departments to enhance financial planning and performance. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, 3+ years of related experience, and advanced Excel