Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The University Budget Office (
UBO
) ensures that the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s (GW) resources are directed to their most optimal use and that the strategic priorities of the university are the primary drivers of those decisions. Creating the university's operating and capital budget is a large responsibility that requires understanding the business needs of all of the operating units at GW.

The Senior Analyst, FP&A performs comprehensive assessments of the budget and forecast as well as ongoing analysis and modeling for the university under limited supervision from the Associate Vice President for Budget and Financial Analysis.

Main responsibilities of the position are:
Creating extensive and dynamic financial modeling to arrive at university-wide budget parameters and deliverables
Collaborating with finance staff from multiple academic and administrative units within the university in preparation of multi-year budget projections and forecasts
Performing thorough analysis of budget and forecast to ensure completeness and overall accuracy of data
Recommending methods to help streamline and improve budget and forecast processes for increased efficiency
Producing regular and ad hoc analyses including, but not limited to, the following areas: total university and unit level fiscal performance, statistical forecasting, development of innovative metrics, enrollment and tuition, financial aid.
Identifying current and emerging trends that might impact GW's fiscal and budgetary conditions and projecting potential impact under varying scenarios (e.g., trends over time, emerging trends in higher education, best practices, systems and automation).
Compiling of data utilized for reporting to the Board and senior management
Providing support in year-end closing
Performing other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Excel and Database skills, including experience with financial modeling

Strong analytical skills with the ability to present data, reports and analyses in an effective manner to a variety of audiences

Ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data

Experience with budgeting and financial analysis in higher education

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with individuals at all levels throughout the organization
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Finance
Family
Finance and Business
Sub-Family
Budget
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S010487
Job Open Date:
02/25/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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