Financial Analyst

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing financial analysis for planning processes and reporting for Alliant International University and its Schools, as well as for the Bertelsmann HQ in New York and Germany. Role requires good understanding for higher education function and operations.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be accountable for his or her own functional area, as well as support the development of broad institutional objectives. In this role, the incumbent will work directly and report to the Associate VP of Finance being involved in short and long-term planning, and hence bring their contribution to the overall business strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an international organization and environment covering different finance processes, as well as to gain exposure to working with the international HQ of the institution. The successful candidate will be a key contributor helping the University attain its financial goals.

Starting Salary: $85,000 annualized.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent.

Experience:  Minimum two (2) years prior finance experience, preferably in a university setting. Demonstrated competence of financial modeling, cost analysis, budgeting and general accounting principles with strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Demonstrated understanding of consolidation and financial reporting principles. Experience with developing complex financial models.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: None.

Skills:

•            Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.

•            Ability to influence and build strong business partnerships. Strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills.

•            Self-starter and ability to multi-task.

•            Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

•            Strong analytic skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change.

•            Process mindset: effective contributor to cross-functional projects/process improvement within operations/finance function involving process improvement; able to quickly grasp new ideas. Strong attention to details.

•            Record of working to tight deadlines under pressure.

•            Able to quickly grasp new ideas.

•            Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications (especially highly proficient in Excel). Experience with complex, integrated business software systems, Intacct, Workday experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•            Partner with the CFO and Associate VP of Finance, as well as with the Alliant Schools and all other functional departments to analyze and report financial performance. Develop monthly, quarterly and year over year variance reporting and analysis. Prepare monthly decks for senior management discussions.

•            Support the completion of the annual budget including revenue model development using the Workday Adaptive Planning EPM. Act as a point of contact of this software for university stakeholders as they input and analyze their budget and financial performance.

•            Contribute to design, development, and implementation of performance and profitability reporting and drive visibility into financial performance. Contribute to implementation and standardization of key operating processes.

•            Launch KPIs dashboards allowing for measurement of performance in all areas of the organization. Support Associate VP of Finance in launching and operationalizing management reports to senior management for specific areas as assigned and analyzing variances to budget. Ensure accurate and timely data availability as well as insightful and thorough data analytics.

•            Responsible for supporting Associate VP of Finance in managing the business forecasting cycle. Provide support to Associate VP of Finance and senior management regarding budgeting and reporting issues relative to program contribution, overhead allocation, and operating metrics.

•            Inputs to decisions within own discipline and area. Viewed as an expert within own discipline.

•            Provide financial analysis and insight to support additional special projects as needed.

•            Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: None.

Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: Alliant employees. Both faculty and staff.

External: Especially finance representatives of shareholder.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location:  San Diego Hybrid (Remote Possible).

Work Hours:  Standard office hours.

Travel:  None.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment is in a standard office setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise, various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and other standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, regular sitting and being mobile; continual communicating both in person and on the telephone; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance:

•            Responsible to perform all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies, applicable regulations, applicable standards of professional performance, or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies, regulations, standards, laws or requirements relate to the position.

•            Responsible to participate and support in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.

•            Responsible to perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars, if applicable.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants. This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information.  We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company: Alliant International University, Inc. 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: San Diego 

Postal Code: 92131 

Job ID: 271788