Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Department: Finance Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Status: Full-time Exempt Location: Louisville KY (hybrid 4 days on campus 1 day remote)

About Spalding University

Spalding University is a small mission-driven nonprofit institution in Louisville Kentucky committed to fostering compassion integrity and service in our students and community. We are building a modern finance function from the ground upand looking for someone who wants to help design it not just run it.

Position Summary

This is not a typical Financial Analyst role.

You wont be plugging into an established system or running reports someone else built. Youll report directly to the CFO and play a hands-on role in creating Spaldings financial planning and analysis infrastructure from scratch. Youll help design the forecasting tools build the reporting frameworks automate manual processes and shape how financial information flows across the institution.

This role sits at the intersection of finance and technology. Youll partner closely with IT Accounting Payroll and HR to streamline operations and drive efficiency across administrative functions. If youre looking for a role where you can see your work matter grow faster than a traditional career path allows and learn directly from senior leadership this is it.

What Youll Do

Drive Process Automation & Cross-Functional Technology Initiatives (35%)

Partner with the CFO to identify design and implement automated solutions for repetitive financial and administrative processes

Collaborate with IT to evaluate implement and optimize financial systems reporting tools and integrations

Build automated workflows reports and data pipelines that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy

Work closely with Accounting Payroll and HR to streamline shared processes improve data flow between systems and resolve operational issues

Lead or support system implementation projects that touch the finance function

Document automated processes and train team members across departments on new tools and workflows

Own Financial Reporting & Analysis (40%)

Develop and distribute monthly quarterly and annual financial reports

Build and maintain automated reports using Syntellis and other reporting tools

Analyze budget-to-actual variances and translate findings into clear recommendations

Support monthly close activities with variance analysis and trend identification

Strategic Planning & CFO Support (20%)

Partner with the CFO to implement scalable forecasting models and analytical tools

Help establish processes and templates that will become institutional standards

Prepare materials for board presentations cabinet meetings and strategic planning sessions

Take on ad hoc projects that directly influence university decision-making

Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the CFO

What Makes This Role Different

Direct access to the CFO. You wont be buried three layers down. Youll work side-by-side with the person making financial decisions and learn how a university finance function operates at the strategic level.

Youre building not maintaining. Most analyst roles hand you a playbook. Here youll help write it. The systems you create will shape how Spalding manages its finances for years to come.

Technology-forward mindset. Youll have a seat at the table representing Finance on IT initiatives and drive automation across the organization.

True cross-functional exposure. Youll work closely with Accounting Payroll HR and IT giving you visibility into how an entire university operates not just one silo.

Growth trajectory. This role is designed to stretch you. If you want a career in FP&A higher ed finance finance technology or CFO-track leadership this is the kind of foundation that accelerates that path.

Required

Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration information systems or a related field

25 years of experience in a finance accounting or analytical role

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables XLOOKUP complex formulas data visualization macros)

Demonstrated interest in process improvement automation and technology

Ability to work cross-functionally and build productive relationships across departments

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience in higher education or nonprofit environments

Experience building reports in Syntellis Axiom or similar enterprise performance management (EPM) platforms

Familiarity with ERP systems HRIS or financial reporting platforms

Exposure to budgeting forecasting or FP&A work

Experience with automation tools such as Power Query Power Automate SQL Python or similar

Experience serving on cross-functional committees or project teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Tuition remission for employees

Flexible hybrid schedule with one remote day per week

Meaningful work in a mission-driven environment

A rare opportunity to build something from the ground up with direct mentorship from senior leadership

CONTACT:

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan generous Paid Time Off program Parental Leave paid holidays paid life insurance and long-term disability paid time for volunteering and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2000 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working addition our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.