Financial Analyst I

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a qualified and motivated Financial Analyst to join their Orthopaedic Surgery department. The role involves providing financial and administrative support, including regular financial reporting, data analysis, and assisting in business and financial planning.

What you'll do:

• Performs regular or ad-hoc financial reporting. Extracts and evaluates data. Organizes and summarizes into meaningful formats. May perform consolidated budget and financial reporting for multiple business units
• Evaluates and analyzes financial and operating reports and data. Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management
• Performs analyses to assist in business and financial planning. Produces and analyzes reports of current fiscal status and forecasts future performance based on sound knowledge of operations assigned. Analyzes and researches variances to identify problems or trends and present solutions
• Reviews existing accounting, reporting and data management systems and methods for adequacy. Contributes to the development and/or modification of financial systems and applications to enhance reporting and information capabilities
• Assists in the identification and resolution of business problems. Researches and interprets available data. Evaluates alternatives and determines appropriate methods of presentation
• Participates in projects or special studies of significant import to the university
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience
• Business education or closely related field
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment