Senior Financial Analyst

Department

Press Client Services

About the Department

Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst helps senior management monitor the operating budget, revenue, and expenses. The Senior Financial Analyst will contribute to the development of long and short-term financial goals, business strategies and plans, and financial forecasts/models for CDC services. The Senior Financial Analyst helps improve processes and operational efficiency related to financial management and helps with business development as needed. This includes developing and maintaining existing systems, procedures, and policies and implementing new ones to ensure CDC and University requirements are met. This position will report to the Director of Client Services and Business Operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes budgets and variance reports. Works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses. Serves as primary conduit to other University financial teams.
• Provides pricing and profitability analysis to CDC management for RFPs, client, vendor, and service provider agreements. Supports and develops related processes.
• Reviews and updates business and financial systems, metrics, dashboards, and reports; analyzes expenses and profit indicators, alerts management to key trends.
• Works with CDC University procurement teams to fulfill competitive bidding requirements; establish new vendors and service providers.
• May work with other administrators on the procurement process, allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction and direction of others.
• Analyzes and prepares budgets, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a related field.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence tools (i.e. PowerBI, Informer) and CRM systems (i.e. Salesforce).
• Familiarity with financial and reporting systems.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.
• Communicating effectively and with influence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster partnership and collaboration.
• Ensure decision quality, accountability, and drive results.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (required)

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$63,750.00 - $82,500.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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