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Financial Analyst

University of Minnesota Foundation

Full Time

Job Details

About Us: At the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), our mission is to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness at the University of Minnesota by placing donors at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. UMF is a nonprofit organization responsible for raising and managing gifts to the University of Minnesota. For more information about UMF, please visit https://give.umn.edu/about/about-umf. About the role: The financial analyst will support the Manager of Financial Analysis in ongoing management of UMF’s operating budget. This position is also responsible for gathering and analyzing data to prepare donor stewardship reports and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Success in this position requires excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills. What you’ll do: Fund Projections & Stewardship Reports (30%)

Create projections for both new and existing funds to help development staff illustrate gift impact to donors.
Apply custom assumptions to financial models that are unique to specific scenarios and be able to articulate assumptions in verbal and written conversations with stakeholders.
Address questions regarding the Foundation’s fund administration policies including fund utilization and compliance, investment performance and spending policies.

Budget (25%)

Prepare monthly budget reconciliation reports.
Analyze trends, forecast results and provide insightful variance analysis to finance team leadership.
Assist in the annual budget process by preparing tools and related information for UMF budget managers.

Data Analysis and Reporting (20%)

Prepare monthly and quarterly and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders. Understand and interpret report content and communicate with stakeholders in a concise manner.
Help determine appropriate analytical methodologies, provide executive summaries and present alternatives to aid managerial decision making.

Benchmarking Surveys (15%)

Manage annual cost to raise a dollar analysis. Gather, analyze and submit fundraising, expenditure and endowment metrics for peer benchmarking surveys.
Summarize survey results for on-going measurement by UMF leadership.

Assist with Special Projects (10%)

Partner with Manager of Financial Analysis to identify special projects. Gather data and create reports to assist with special projects.
Participate in fund database enhancement or process improvement projects that increase efficiency.

Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment (exhibit 100% of the time) We take care of you:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.

Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.

The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least two years of work experience in financial analysis; OR a combination of education and related financial analysis experience equal to six years.
Excellent attention to detail. Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to present in front of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, analyze alternative solutions and make recommendations for improvement.

Diversity: The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University's COVID-19 Response webpage. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site. To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/355366. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Lucas Gangsei, Talent Acquisition Partner, at lucasg@umn.edu.