Financial Analyst Salt Lake City UT
Financial Analyst Salt Lake City UT
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$ 88300 - 132400
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Performs monthend closing duties to include variance analysis account reconciliations journal entries and results reporting. Understands and adheres to internal controls
- Tracks and investigates financial trends and events.
- Ensures accurate and timely forecasting of enrollment P&L and other components.
- Provides relevant monthly variance analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
- Develops financial business cases (ROI breakeven projections modeling etc. for proposed programs projects and initiatives.
- Monitors KPIs for assigned organizations makes recommendations and assists organization leaders to make timely and appropriate business decisions.
- Designs develops distributes and monitors KPIs for assigned organizations.
- Assists with the preparation and submission of industry reports.
- Helps to design implement and maintain better financial analysis reporting and inquiry tools.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Expertise using Excel and other financial reporting applications
- Strong data analysis/automation skills utilizing advanced tools such as Power Query Power Pivot SQL and ERP systems (i.e. Hyperion Cognos TM1 Essbase etc..
- Knowledge of the best financial analysis practices tools and techniques
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Knowledge of different economic models
- Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Oral and written communication skills in working with senior organization leaders.
- Flexibility ability to work with ambiguity and manage change.
- Intellectual curiosity
- Ability to embody the universitys leadership principles: Student Obsession Innovation Learning Inspire & Develop Urgency Courage Ownership Deliver Results Integrity Earn Trust
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field
Experience
- 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or a related field
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Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
