Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst
Rasmussen University
Online/Remote

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements. This includes the timely completion of analysis, reporting, accounting requests associated with the Month-End/Quarter-End/Year-End close processes.

Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Serve as a key role in the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational objectives, assist in developing department budgets based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors.
• Review expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations and maintain records of expenses and budget balances.

• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in operational performance, providing actionable insights to enhance decision-making.
• Maps and reconciles financial reports to accounting system as needed.
• Provide analysis to management for decision making support.
• Answer accounting and financial reporting questions by researching and interpreting data within service level agreements.
• Maintain the highest level of ethics and confidentiality in all financial transactions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Stay abreast of all policies & procedures as well as industry changes, best practices, and technology.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

This section provides information regarding the position's place in the organization. For those who manage others, this includes the degree of responsibility the position has for the supervision (formal and informal) and management (directly and indirectly) of employees. It includes the nature of the supervision and the types of jobs supervised.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into comprehensible reports and actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced skills with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

About Us:

Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit .

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee's differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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