Financial Analyst

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, provide forecasting, planning, and analysis for units in Facilities Management (FM).  Provide financial management for Building Care, Grounds, R5 Waste & Recycling Program, FM Administration, and FM Operations, Logistics, & Support Services.  Multiple sources of funding and cost recovery methodologies are associated with this service.  

This position will work closely with the unit directors and managers to prepare monthly forecasting and quarterly / annual financial reporting.  Act as the primary department resource (key point of contact) for financial information and expertise for units supported.  Accountable for the financial integrity of the financial statements ensuring adherence to University Policy and procedures.  Responsible for the detailed budget development for units supported and billing rate calculation and development including internal overhead cost recovery.  Calculate and prepare headcount reports monthly. 

Collaborate with team members on presentations for units supported. Reports prepared may be used in support of executive decisions or strategy development.  Support audits for units supported.  Interpret University financial policies and procedures to provide guidance to team members. Develop models for unit needs such as long-range forecasting. Prepare and analyze financial reports and trends to support management in achieving operating objectives.  Recommend tools to assist in department reporting and metric processing. Provide data analysis to inform decision making.  Participate in streamlining efforts to improve service delivery and increase automation of financial reporting. 

Position develops and maintains professional working relationships with other Cornell departments.  This includes, but is not limited to, the Division of Financial Services, the Division of Planning and Budget, and the Shared Service Center (SSC). 

Ours is a values–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process. 

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.  

This is an Endowed position.  

We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees