Senior Financial Analyst: Strategic Budget & Forecasting

Emploive; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to perform complex analysis and planning to help management set budgets, goals, and projections.

The role involves extracting data from systems, creating reports, and providing data-based recommendations to improve financial performance and compliance. The candidate will consolidate departmental budgets, develop five-year plans, and present cost-saving and optimization strategies to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible related financial experience; education may substitute for experience per policy.
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and evaluate past performance to inform management decisions.
• Consolidate department/division budgets and five-year plans.
• Analyze complex financial data to improve cost and financial effectiveness.
• Prepare budget proposals and present to senior management.
• Develop financial controls and reporting structures for multiple processes.
• Review operating and financial plans and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and profit plans for accuracy and impact.
• Oversee budget accounts and advise on funding shortfalls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling capabilities

Microsoft Office

Data extraction and reporting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Financial planning

Financial software

Statistical analysis for finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to perform complex analysis and planning to help management set budgets, goals, and projections.

The role involves extracting data from systems, creating reports, and providing data-based recommendations to improve financial performance and compliance. The candidate will consolidate departmental budgets, develop five-year plans, and present cost-saving and optimization strategies to senior leadership.