Financial Analyst

Job Description

Housing & Food Services (HFS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. This position will collaborate across HFS and the institution to ensure departmental financial stability and perform complex analysis of revenue expenses budgets and business processes. This role will deliver insights and provide data-backed recommendations to senior leadership for both operational and strategic decision-making.

HFS is a dynamic and complex organization with revenues exceeding $180 million annually. Business lines include housing student services residential life makers spaces conference services and a wide variety of food services such as dining halls restaurants food courts cafes and catering operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis & Forecasting (40%):

• Conducts financial analysis and strategic planning in support of business groups.
• Works on monthly close process working closely with accounting to ensure the validity of the financials and report results to stakeholders.
• Oversees and reviews and updates bi-yearly operational planning activities for detailed business level budgeting and forecasting and create detailed financials plans.
• Conducts financial statistical and business analyses business and financial forecasting and financial spreadsheet modeling using a broad range of tools and technologies.
• Analyzes reports prepared by others in the University and HFS department to evaluate their impact on the HFS organization.
• Participates in the university-wide year-end audit reporting process. Works with external auditors to address cross-departmental impacts and accountability.

Budgeting & Financial Planning (25%):

• Develops and maintains annual operating budgets and forecasts for assigned business units.
• Prepares and analyzes operating and strategic plans including quarterly and monthly forecasts.
• Provides support for annual housing and dining rate development activities.

Reporting (30%):

• Supports the on-going maintenance generation and dissemination of HFS analytical reporting portfolio.
• Develops reports and analyzes metrics and KPIs in partnership with business lines of assigned portfolio.
• Reviews and measures financial and operational performance on a weekly basis with business team and report to senior management using financial and operational metrics including performing ad-hoc audits of the financial metrics used for data accuracy.

Other: (5%)

• Participates in or conducts special projects as assigned.
• Participates in cross-functional teams with other departments as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION COMPLEXITIES

Analyzes complex business processes for a diverse set of business operations including restaurants and hospitality student housing and participates overseeing financial solvency.

IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY

Work product used for both long and short-term strategic decision making regarding departmental operations growth debt and overall solvency for HFS.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintains a regular office schedule with the expectation of additional work hours to achieve deliverables. Position is eligible for 2 days of remote work.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

None

REPORTS TO
Assistant Director Financial Planning & Analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting Business Administration Finance Economics or a related field.

Four years experience in financial analysis that demonstrates:

• Experience with MS Excel (Advanced) MS SQL Server MS Report Builder Questica Adaptive Tableau or Power BI and Workday.
• Experience with budget and forecast development.
• Experience developing and preparing organizational financial performance metrics.
• Experience performing financial data analysis and modeling.
• Experience in financial policy development and analysis.
• Experience working across multiple groups and teams.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in business Accounting or Finance.
• CPA CMA FPAC
• Experience with R/R-Studio is a plus.
• Experience in retail hospitality or higher education industries.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes is required prior to hire.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.