The George Washington University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (GW Engineering) is a complex and innovative academic unit with a highly active research enterprise. The Finance Department of GW Engineering oversees and facilitates the financial operations and planning that align with the overall University and GW Engineering goals and priorities. The team seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to contribute to the areas of financial reporting, annual budget, forecast, and modeling, and data analysis. This position reports to the Finance Director and collaborates with faculty and staff throughout GW Engineering.

This senior financial analyst position works as an integral part of the Finance team to perform a wide variety of complex analytical and administrative duties. This position uses data analytics and trend analysis to drive decision-making, monitor budget performance, and support strategic financial planning.

Primary responsibilities include collaborating with finance staff to prepare multi-year budgets and forecasts, monitor departmental budget performance, and provide detailed account reconciliation and trend analysis. This position generates financial data, compiles and maintains financial reports and dashboard, and provides monthly variance analysis to the finance director and departments leaders, including recommendations for resource reallocation and corrective actions.

Additional responsibilities include revenue and enrollment forecast, compensation data analysis, and sponsored research support and liaison, risk mitigation and other corrective actions. This role also supports the Finance team with developing and documenting internal financial controls, management practices, and SOPs, and performs ad-hoc reports and other requests as requested by the finance director.

Responsibilities include:

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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