Sr. Financial Analyst (Urology)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 62,900 - 110,100

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst in the Urology department to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial control activities.

The role involves analyzing complex data, extracting financial information from multiple systems, developing projections, and presenting findings to senior management to drive fiscal decisions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or related field, at least five years of related experience, strong Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related financial experience required; education substitution allowed per policy.
Strong analytical and modeling capabilities; experience with financial systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

Interpret data and projections to assist management in budgeting and planning decisions.
Develop department budgets and five-year plans; consolidate financial information for planning.
Analyze and define complex financial data; assess costs and financing alternatives.
Prepare budget proposals and present to senior management; recommend improvements.
Establish financial controls and reporting structures; implement process improvements.
Review operating plans and funding needs; propose actions to improve performance.
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and financial statements.
Oversee budget accounts and ensure proper fund management; advise on shortfalls.
Stay updated on laws/regulations impacting compliance and university policies.
Utilize software tools to assemble and report data; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Data Extraction and Reporting

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Financial Controls

Financial Planning

Financial Software

Regulatory Compliance

Statistical Analysis for Finance

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst in the department of Urology. The Sr. Financial Analyst performs complex analysis and planning to assist management in establishing and controlling budgets, setting financial goals, making projections and meeting fiscal objectives. Performs financial and planning activities in support of various functions, e.g., budgeting, financial planning, revenue and expenditure monitoring against budget, reconciliations and changes, and consolidation. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems and generates reports. Performs complex statistical cost and financial analysis of reports and data and prepares reports for management to improve financial performance and compliance. Provides data-based recommendations on critical financial business decisions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Interpret data, and review data prepared by others, to evaluate and determine past financial performance and/or make financial projections and assist management in making overall business decisions.
Analyze, coordinate and consolidate departmental financial information for the development of the department/divisional annual operating and/or capital budgets and five-year plan.
Analyze, extract, and define relevant complex financial data; plan and conduct complex studies to determine cost and financial results of business activities and improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit, department, or division. Review financial needs and explore alternative financing methods.
Make budget adjustments and implement cost improvement measures. Use appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates for proposed budgets. Prepare and present budget proposals to senior management.
Create financial systems, structures, and controls for a variety of processes that provide tracking, validation, and reporting. Implement quality control and process improvements for overall business process.
Review proposed operating and financial plans, including proposed program increases, estimated costs and expenses to finance proposed programs. Recommend course of action to improve financial performance.
Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records and financial statements.
Oversee moderately complex to complex budget accounts. Provide oversight for the expenditure of funds, ensuring that funds are expended appropriately and advise stakeholders on required action to resolve funding shortfalls.
Keep abreast of laws and regulations that impact compliance and act as a resource for administrative and financial staff.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and the university's financial accounting system to ensure internal and external compliance.
Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
Five years of progressively responsible related financial experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications