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About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Treasury Department
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning, Analytics and Risk, the Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis, supports the University’s financial operations and strategy by assisting in developing and maintaining routine financial reports, forecasts, and pro forma financial modeling that enable leaders to make data-informed decisions.
The position will also be asked to support budget development, budget entry, and manage data and reports within University financial systems (Banner, TM1, IBM Planning Analytics).
Essential Functions
Supports the development of short- and long-range financial models, including the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts.
Builds pro forma financial models to analyze the financial impact of strategic scenarios.
Assists with budget operations, including budget modifications, journal entries, and variance analyses.
Prepares and distributes regular financial reports and dashboards that inform leadership decision-making.
Ensures the accuracy of financial data across reports.
Partners with departments across the University to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
Recommends enhancements to forecasting, treasury, and reporting tools.
Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.
Assists with cash management and treasury operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
Experience with enterprise systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, TM1, or SAP .
Minimum Salary: $80,000
Maximum Salary: $90,000
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Treasury Department
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning, Analytics and Risk, the Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis, supports the University’s financial operations and strategy by assisting in developing and maintaining routine financial reports, forecasts, and pro forma financial modeling that enable leaders to make data-informed decisions.
The position will also be asked to support budget development, budget entry, and manage data and reports within University financial systems (Banner, TM1, IBM Planning Analytics).
Essential Functions
Supports the development of short- and long-range financial models, including the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts.
Builds pro forma financial models to analyze the financial impact of strategic scenarios.
Assists with budget operations, including budget modifications, journal entries, and variance analyses.
Prepares and distributes regular financial reports and dashboards that inform leadership decision-making.
Ensures the accuracy of financial data across reports.
Partners with departments across the University to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.
Recommends enhancements to forecasting, treasury, and reporting tools.
Contributes to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.
Assists with cash management and treasury operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience in budget planning, financial analysis, accounting, or a related area, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
Experience with enterprise systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, TM1, or SAP .
Minimum Salary: $80,000
Maximum Salary: $90,000
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000