Financial Analyst I

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108737 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried) Position Description: The Financial Analyst I at the University of Louisville assists in the daily finance and business operations of the Financial Management Services department, with a primary focus on capital projects. This individual will oversee several operational functions, including ownership of several periodic reconciliation processes, providing financial analysis, and assisting in expense processing. This position will play a vital role within the department, having exposure & involvement with the budget, monthly projections, and daily operations. This position is a non-supervisory position and will report to the Senior Manager, Finance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and assist with all financial operations for capital projects including purchase requisitions, travel expense vouchers, procurement card charges, etc. Maintain the weekly tracker for all capital projects expenses and escalating any issues. Monitor and reconcile financial accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and procedures. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial projections and reports, including analysis comparing actual expenditures to budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve financial processes. Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures related to financial and operational processes. Provide support to other Finance team members and serve as backup for key financial functions when needed. Escalate complex financial or operational issues to the Senior Manager, Finance for review and resolution. Assist with training and onboarding new Finance team members when requested. Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Hybrid or on-site work depending on department policy. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or accounting. Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic financial modeling. Ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying customers and stakeholders. Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Adaptive Planning, PeopleSoft, or similar financial software. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of university purchasing, travel, and financial policies and processes. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. 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