Financial Analyst

Position Summary

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Provost Finance Manager and the Vice Provost of Administration, the financial analyst serves as a resource and liaison to key internal and external constituents in support of the Academic Programs, providing expertise and training in matters related to budget development, reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed by departmental administrators and management
Provide analysis and oversee maintenance of Academic division financial files and processes; recommend changes for improved processing and reporting
Generate a variety of reports for Provost Finance Office and internal departments’ use; develop and prepare specific analysis reports based on trends or as requested by leadership
Assist in developing budgets, financial plans, and financial projections for academic departments
Budget entry in Hyperion during budgeting cycle
Perform analysis and recommendations on updating Hyperion assumptions
Lends full advisory and technical support to the preparation, execution and evaluation of divisional budget
Assist with preparation and monitoring of Academic divisions budget throughout the Academic year, including analysis of expenditure trends and projection of expenses; and assessing departmental budget requests and making appropriate recommendations
Ensure accuracy and validity of charges to various Academic Divisions; research discrepancies and collaborate with internal units to resolve; and review reports, assess results, and make recommendations to departments for improved allocation of funds.
Coordinate processing of a variety of departmental budget requests, including staff allocations on projects, capital equipment purchases, and maintenance contracts with individual departments; review expenditure patterns, evaluate requests, investigate questions and concerns, and approve/deny requests; prepare cost estimates, projections and recommendations for approval
Review and determine chart fields for difference expense categories (PS & OTPS) and coordinate with Budget Office to set up those chart fields
Recommend as appropriate changes to current chart fields to reflect appropriate classification of expenses
Assist with a variety of special projects as needed including gathering and analyzing data, generating ad hoc reports, financial modeling for new initiatives/programs and making recommendations

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Required Experience
3 years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include budget administration or accounting experience and experience implementing policies and procedures
Exceptional technical, accounting, and communication skills a must. Full competence and high-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations at all levels in a professional manner
Ability to quickly learn and understand University policies and procedures, and disseminate information to faculty and staff regarding pre and post award management
Ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team
Experience with budget development and complex financial projections
Excellent organization, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
Works well under pressure and deadlines

Preferred Experience
Experience in Higher Education institutions is highly preferable