Financial Analyst

Summary:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst partners with business units to ensure operational and financial data is accurate, relevant, and meaningful, enabling business unit leaders and senior management to make timely, data-driven decisions regarding resource effectiveness and allocation. The role is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to business unit profitability, supporting business units in improving operational and financial effectiveness through the management of the budget life cycle, financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling. The Financial Analyst provides actionable business insights, defines key financial and operational metrics, and supports data-driven decision-making and capital investment planning across the organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• • Participates in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks
  • Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis and comparative analysis
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
  • Develop and evaluate business or financial projects metrics and drivers
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes and track monthly budget variances. 
  • Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other departments to gather financial information
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
  • Maintain financial database and ensure data accuracy
  • Identify and drive opportunities to improve cost efficiency

Qualifications/Competencies/Education:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite; exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, and Great Plains is a plus
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position (internships counts) 
  • Experience in:
    • financial planning 
    • financial modeling and financial analysis
    • budgeting, forecasting and reporting in a very fast paced environment
    • implementing and using enterprise-wide planning tool 
    • assist managing and enhancing an effective budgeting and forecasting process in a very fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage -Including additional options  HSA, and FSAs - Dependent, and Health Care
• Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
• 12 Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off / Paid Volunteer Day 
• 401[k] with 50% Employer Matching
• Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options 
• Growth Opportunities / Education Assistance and Professional Development Benefits

No Cost Benefits:

• Group Life Insurance 
• Long Term Disability
• Talent Referral Program 
• TicketsatWork - Discount Entertainment Program
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday (available to full-time employees after two years)

Who We Are

NUC University has been the institution of choice for a diverse population for more than 40 years. The institution comprises nine locations in Florida (Deland, Kissimmee, Orlando, Lakeland, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, Tampa, South Florida, and DAVE School), seven campuses in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande, and Escorial), an IBC Technical Division with 12 locations in Puerto Rico, and the NUC Online Division with students all across US and Puerto Rico. It offers degrees at various levels, such as diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s, in fields including Healthcare, Construction, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Beauty, Visual Arts, Business Management, Technology, Health Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Education.

NUC University - Florida Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The selected applicant will undergo a background check, educational verification, and drug testing.