Financial Analyst - Budgeting & Financial Reporting

Position: Financial Analyst - Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Lycoming College is hiring a Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Financial Reporting to work within its Business Office

The Financial Analyst Budgeting and Financial Reporting provides leadership and administrative oversight for the overall college budget including the preparation, monitoring and variance analysis of actual income and expense to the budget projections. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this role is responsible for supporting the Colleges financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role analyzes financial data, prepares management reports, monitors budget performance, and provides insights to support informed business decisions and financial accountability.

This is a full-time position with typical hours of Monday through Friday 8am-430pm.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nations oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs.

Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No.

21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycomings goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Prepare, analyze, and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Prepare, update and maintain on an ongoing basis personnel projections to determine impacts of staffing changes and other personnel decisions
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and identify variances, trends, and risks
• Develop and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Board, management and other key stakeholders
• Analyze financial statements, cost structures, and operational data to support decision-making
• Collaborate with department managers to track spending and ensure budget compliance
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes related to reporting and analysis
• Create financial models to evaluate scenarios, initiatives, and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial data and reports
• Assist with audits by providing financial documentation and explanations as needed
• Improve budgeting and reporting processes, tools, and controls

Miscellaneous:

• Service on assigned committees or working group to support the Colleges mission and/or goals.
• Assist in setting college financial goals and hold financial mangers accountable to meet them.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
Experience: 35 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial reporting
Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems or ERP tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification (or progress toward certification)
• Experience in higher education
• Experience with Colleague or Ellucian
• Knowledge of BI or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Financial analysis and critical thinking
• Data accuracy and integrity
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal history record check and financial credit check

What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance with a wide variety of health plan options available

• Dental…