Financial Analyst

The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world?s most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services (FCS) is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity, in addition to supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, provide forecasting, planning, and analysis for units in Facilities Management (FM). Provide financial management for Building Care, Grounds, R5 Waste & Recycling Program, FM Administration, and FM Operations, Logistics, & Support Services. Multiple sources of funding and cost recovery methodologies are associated with this service.

This position will work closely with the unit directors and managers to prepare monthly forecasting and quarterly / annual financial reporting. Act as the primary department resource (key point of contact) for financial information and expertise for units supported. Accountable for the financial integrity of the financial statements ensuring adherence to University Policy and procedures. Responsible for the detailed budget development for units supported and billing rate calculation and development including internal overhead cost recovery. Calculate and prepare headcount reports monthly.

Collaborate with team members on presentations for units supported. Reports prepared may be used in support of executive decisions or strategy development. Support audits for units supported. Interpret University financial policies and procedures to provide guidance to team members. Develop models for unit needs such as long-range forecasting. Prepare and analyze financial reports and trends to support management in achieving operating objectives. Recommend tools to assist in department reporting and metric processing. Provide data analysis to inform decision making. Participate in streamlining efforts to improve service delivery and increase automation of financial reporting.

Position develops and maintains professional working relationships with other Cornell departments. This includes, but is not limited to, the Division of Financial Services, the Division of Planning and Budget, and the Shared Service Center (SSC).

Ours is a values-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is an Endowed position with a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically work on-site two days per week and remotely three days per week. This is subject to change based on University and departmental needs.