Financial Analyst – Financial Analysis

Job Description

Financial Analyst | University of Rochester

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York. The University community is committed to the ideal of Meliora – Ever Better, which encompasses values such as equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This role contributes to ensuring the highest standards for how the University operates financially, supporting the institution’s mission to learn, discover, heal, create, and make the world ever better.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
• Pay: $25.14–$35.24 hourly
• Team: Department 910155 Anesthes & Periop Medicine
• Mission: Performs independent reviews and analysis of financial data in support of the various finance functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• [Financial Review]: Perform independent reviews and analysis of financial data in support of various finance functions.
• [Data Interpretation]: Analyze and interpret data, statistics, and financial information, identifying significant differences in relationships among information sources.
• [Specialized Analysis]: Conduct specialized financial analysis and research on subjects such as rate of return, working capital, financial and expense performance comparison, and cash administration.
• [Report Preparation]: Prepare reports that provide clear information related to the analyses performed.
• [Project Management]: Assume responsibility for special projects involving research and planning, as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a finance functional area.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Attention to detail, effective communication skills, self-starter mentality, ability to work independently, knowledge in the application of accounting principles, and technical expertise in financial analysis.