Senior Financial Analyst - Massey

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

Massey is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the financial management of the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Awards Program (Winn Awards) and the MERCK Award. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Operations, this role requires a self-motivated professional capable of working independently to develop and implement new processes, monitor expenses, perform budget forecasting and reporting, and manage purchasing for the Winn Awards, MERCK, and other assigned MCV Foundation grants. Additionally, this position will assist with day-to-day finance operations and other related responsibilities as needed.

Other job duties include and are not limited to:

•       Develop and maintain systems to accurately monitor and forecast expenditures for the Winn Awards.
•       Oversee index reconciliation for all accounts associated with the Winn Awards and MERCK grant.
•       Manage purchasing needs for the Winn Awards and MERCK grant, including processing purchase orders, stipends, honorariums, travel arrangements, contracts, and other related transactions.
•       Create and implement operational process improvements and develop reporting templates to enhance efficiency.
•       Prepare ad-hoc financial and grant reports as needed.
•       Support personnel reconciliation efforts for the Winn Awards, MERCK, and other Massey-wide initiatives.
•       Ensure compliance with all applicable university and agency regulations, policies, and restrictions.
•       Provide detailed spending reports to each sponsor, meeting all required deadlines.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

•       2-4 years of experience in budget preparation, spending projection, and expense analysis, including providing actionable recommendations to leadership
•       1-3 years of advanced experience in Excel, including data visualization, dashboard development, financial modeling, and complex formula development
•       1-2 years of experience in Google Workspace with demonstrated ability to streamline workflows and manage collaborative projects effectively
•       1-2 years of experience working in procurement processing PO’s, invoices, payments, and receiving

Technical Skills:

·       Demonstrated ability to develop and automate workflows and business processes to improve efficiency

·       Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply budgeting and accounting principles, practices, methods, and procedures

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:

·       Ability to assess complex administrative and budgetary challenges, define key issues, analyze data, and develop practical and innovative solutions

·       Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities

Personal Attributes:

·       High levels of initiative, resourcefulness, and meticulous attention to detail

·       Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision

·       Strong discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Education:

·       Graduate from a college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, economics or a related field

·       OR an equivalent combination of professional-level training and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities

Preferred Hiring Standards:

·       1-2 years of experience in Smartsheet utilizing the software to streamline workflows

·       1-2 years of experience working with VCU’s procurement system - RealSource

·       2-4 years of experience in higher education

·       2-4 years of experience working in a Cancer Center

·       Knowledge of VCU’s finance system, Banner

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Massey Cancer Center
Masseyhr@vcu.edu