Strategic Financial Analyst - Higher Education

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

University paid life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

24/7 support services

Job summary

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as the primary fiscal manager for multiple units within Finance & Operations, leading budgeting, reporting, and strategic analysis on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field, 3–5 years of experience, advanced Excel, and excellent communication to present complex information to leadership. The position is on campus with potential hybrid options after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting or financial management.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting complex financial reports, reconciliations, forecasts and financial models.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using financial reporting systems, financial data sources, or reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and explain financial information to leadership, business partners, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare annual operating budgets for assigned units.
• Prepare complex recurring and non-routine financial reports and reconciliations.
• Perform complex financial, operational, and statistical analysis using university financial systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as the primary fiscal manager for multiple units within Finance & Operations, leading budgeting, reporting, and strategic analysis on campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field, 3–5 years of experience, advanced Excel, and excellent communication to present complex information to leadership. The position is on campus with potential hybrid options after six months.