Financial Analyst
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst position is located within the Contracts and Finance department and reports to the Finance Manager. This position will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, monitoring, and forecasting financial data to ensure responsible stewardship of WIDA’s financial resources.
The Financial Analyst will use WIDA’s financial planning and analysis software to provide leadership with the best possible data to support informed decision-making. This role will also serve as the primary contact for assigned department leadership on all matters, contracts, and finance, and act as a finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cross-departmental projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities include performing procurement-related activities and invoicing customers as required. Successful candidates will be able to act as a trusted business partner to other WIDA team members, serving as an expert in the School of Education and the University of Wisconsin's finance policies and procedures.
Remote work is an option for this position on a voluntary basis; however, it is important to note that this role is headquartered in Madison, WI, and the tasks of the position require occasional work-related travel. If working remotely out-of-state, travel back to UW-Madison would not be reimbursable, and other business travel will require cost comparisons between your home and Madison, WI.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Uses statistical analysis, simulations, predictive modeling, or other methods to analyze information and develop solutions to business problems
- Participates in development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems and budgets, and disseminates updates and results to leadership when appropriate
- Participates in the development and implementation of financial processes throughout the department; including the development and provision of training and instructions, timelines, reports, and recommendations for improvement
- Prepares reports, spreadsheets, and schedules with compiled financial data
- Processes general ledger entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Performs general ledger reconciliations and complex general ledger account analysis.
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