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Financial Analyst

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Brown University
Location
Rhode Island, United States
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Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 8, 2024
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Financial Analyst

REQ195768
200 Dyer Street

Job Description:

Financial Analyst

Office of Information Technology

Brown's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a dynamic department which engages with and supports all other campuses across the campus. Currently there is 1 CIO and 5 Assistant CIOs all overseeing domains ranging from security to research computing to infrastructure services to IT service support to enterprise applications. OIT's Finance & Administration group provides support department wide for all financial and facility related needs. The group is closely tied to Brown's Office of Financial Strategy and Planning (OFSP) for both budget requests and general guidance.

This Financial Analyst will report to OIT's Director, Finance and will assist with the development and financial management of: budgets, funds flow/reconciliation and forecasting for an assigned portfolio of departments and/or programs. This position will deliver exceptional customer service in financial management, development of the operational budgets, and implementation of policy and other changes as they occur.

The Financial Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) supporting OIT finances and will assist with financial training for the department. The position will require the ability to stay abreast of the financial capacity within each distinct program, while maintaining a broader understanding of OIT's finances. The analyst is also responsible for serving as a mid-level financial SME, ad hoc analysis for ongoing or future programs and administrative responsibilities related to cost center management.

This position will assist with the coordination of departments/programs as assigned including:

- oversight of the annual budget and projections

- financial management and compliance

- new initiatives/business development

- general administration and a focus on service excellence

Education and Experience

  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field required; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required (experience with financials and structures in an academic setting preferred);

  • Knowledge of and experience with complex financial models, record keeping, and database management with the ability to develop new systems and procedures;

  • Experience and proficiency in developing spreadsheets and combining data sources for analysis and operational support required

  • Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to management and/or senior leadership;

  • Strong computing skills and ability to learn new systems quickly, including: advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Workday software;

  • Experience working with financial reporting such as profit and loss statements or balance sheets preferred;

  • Practical experience using spreadsheet and database software for analysis and operational support;

  • Well organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;

  • Collaborative working style and ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization;

  • Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team;

  • Ability to learn and apply policies and other regulatory parameters into a dataset or work product;

  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

    Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

    Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.

    Benefits of Working at Brown:

    Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

    Recruiting Start Date:

    2024-05-23

    Job Posting Title:
    Financial Analyst

    Department:
    Office of Information Technology

    Grade:
    Grade 9

    Worker Type:
    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type:

    Regular

    Time Type:
    Full time

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    37.5

    Position Work Location:
    Hybrid Eligible

    Submission Guidelines:

    Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

    Still Have Questions?

    If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

    EEO Statement:

    Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

    As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.


    To apply, visit https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/200-Dyer-Street/Financial-Analyst_REQ195768.

Company

Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.

Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.

We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. 

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