Financial Analyst

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Financial Analyst I

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.

UW Travel Policy and Remote Work Policies outline business travel

requirements for fully remote employees, and WIDA is committed to

supporting employees with their business travel and minimizing or

eliminating out-of-pocket expenses whenever possible. Please review

UW Remote Work Policy UW5087 , in particular, Section

III, Part G which addresses an employee's Headquarters Location. We

will be happy to support and address questions about remote work or

travel during the interview process.

WIDA operates in a Windows-based environment and a Dell PC laptop

will be issued for use in this role. Software and virtual

connection tools that are critical to our work dictate that WIDA

staff work on a PC.

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.

Department:

School of Education / WIDA

Compensation:

Minimum: $60,601.00 annually

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position

offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid

time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance,

tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the

nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension

fund.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, budgeting,

or accounting, including experience in data gathering, financial

modeling, and forecasting.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to

learn and adapt to new financial systems and tools.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze

data and develop reports.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the

ability to present financial information to non-financial

stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy in

financial analysis and reporting.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and

resolve issues effectively.

• Experience working effectively with cross-functional

teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, government, or complex

organizational finance environments

• Experience working with financial planning and analysis

software (preferably, Planful or similar tools), and ERP systems

such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar platforms.

Education:

Bachelors Degree Required

How to Apply:

Please go to the “” area and select your current UW Employment

Status.

Upload a copy of the following, detailing your qualifications,

training, and experience relating to the required and preferred

qualifications referenced…