Senior Financial Analyst

Emory University

. Coordinate major financial reporting and budgeting activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities, with expertise in budgeting, compliance, and financial systems. Proficient in creating complex financial models using Excel and Tableau, while effectively collaborating across teams to drive process improvements.

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Financial ReportingBudgetingAdvanced ExcelTableauAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingStatistical AnalysisKPI ReportingAccounting ControlsCost AnalysisGrant ManagementProcess ImprovementData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelTableauPower BIFinancial Reporting Systems

Industry Keywords

ComplianceFinancial CloseForecastingStrategic InitiativesDepartmental RevenueFunding IssuesAd Hoc ProjectsInternal Financial Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate major financial reporting and budgeting activities
Process monthly and fiscal financial close, reporting, forecasting, annual budgeting, and strategic initiatives for departmental revenue and costs
Ensure compliance with regulations, reporting requirements, and University policies and guidelines
Coordinate correction of account balances and resolve funding issues
Maintain proper accounting controls and procedures
Prepare and analyze statistical and financial reports, financial statements, supporting schedules, KPI reports, documents, and presentations
Research and analyze complex financial and statistical data
Create advanced Excel and Tableau models
Champion ad hoc finance and operations projects
Serve as a subject matter expert on internal financial systems, processes, and reporting
Identify and implement efficiency and automation improvements
Collaborate across teams and lead process changes and new initiatives
Handle unit ad hoc expense approvals and procurement needs
May assist with department or organizational budgets
May maintain grant agreements, coordinate grant reporting, review grant funding compliance, and negotiate grant funding
May perform indirect cost analysis
May hire, train, and supervise a small staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Advanced functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Knowledge of sophisticated Financial Reporting & Planning systems
Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize large amounts of financial, statistical and operational data
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prepare varied financial reports in a timely and effective manner
Self-driven team player with a growth mindset
Ability to grasp information, make recommendations, solve problems, share knowledge, and collaborate with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills
Quick learner
Strong oral and written communication skills
Master's degree in an analytical discipline and experience with Power BI and/or Tableau are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment and participation in university programs and facilities without discrimination