Financial Analyst
Company: Distinctive Schools of IL
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 22, 2023
Job Description:
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Department: Distinctive Schools Network Location: Chicago, IL
START YOUR APPLICATION Title: Financial Analyst
Location: 910 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607
Reports To: Director of Finance
Salary: Starting at $73,584, Commensurate with experience
Career Level: HO4-Specialist
Employee Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: September 2023Company MissionDistinctive Schools
creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social
justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be
engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students
become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and
collaborative leaders.Position OverviewThe Financial Analyst will
analyze past financial performance to predict future achievement
and to advise the company on its financial strategy.Help develop
long and short term financial goals, business strategies/plans, and
financial forecasts/models for major service programs and
initiatives. Manage quarterly and year-end reporting for the
operating budget.Work with minimal guidance to provide analytical
support for complex budget projects. Examine past budgets and
researches economic and financial developments that affect
spending. Work independently to maintain and support planning and
execution of financial strategy.Responsibilities
- Create financial models based on analysis to support
organizational decision making
- Analyze industry trends and makes recommendations based on
those trends
- Analyze budget estimates and proposals for completeness,
accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations,
and organizational objectives. Understands key assumptions and
issues
- Develop expenditure projections and periodic budget variance
reports. Prepares monthly forecasts for school leadership and
provides advice on the financial impact of human resources and
academic affairs decisions
- Develop and maintain key performance indicator
reports/dashboards in research, and administrative areas
- Prepare and deploy status reports to key internal as well as
external users, providing meaningful information on projects,
budgets and budget variances
- Provide consulting and advisory services to all levels of
customers in the organization
- Answer inquiries by providing data analysis and relevant
information
- Assist with financial improvement action plans and completes
various financial analysis projects as needed
- Provide training and education as needed to department
employees
- Act as a resource for team members, and solve complex
problems
- Perform other related work as neededRequirements (minimum)
Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field requiredQualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience as an accountant,
auditor, financial analyst, or data analyst
- Technology demands
- Proficient in excel or google sheets
- Knowledge of financial computing and database software
applications (Quickbooks or Sage Intacct preferred)Physical
Demands
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some
climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or
crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job
requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standingBenefits
- 25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
- 12 weeks family paid leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 403b match
- Fully match up to 3%
- 50% match up to 5%
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement
- Gym and wellness discounts
- And moreDescription DisclaimerSince no job description can
detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required
from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and
responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required
for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the
job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's
responsibility.EEODistinctive Schools is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by
applicable law.Distinctive Schools is committed to the full
inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our
commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that
people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all
other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191 START YOUR
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