Senior Financial Analyst / Budget Analyst

Company: W. M. Keck Observatory
Location: Kamuela
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

W.M. Keck Observatory in Waimea, HI is looking to hire a full-time Senior Financial Analyst / Budget Analyst. Are you skilled at preparing and monitoring budgets? Would you like to put your expertise to use for a mission-based organization that treats you well? Do you want to be part of a great team that values you and your contributions? If so, please read on!This position earns competitive compensation. We provide excellent benefits, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation, 100%-paid employee health insurance, a 403(b) plan, and a tuition assistance program for dependent children (K - 12th grade). If this sounds like the right finance opportunity for you, apply today! -ABOUT W.M. KECK OBSERVATORYFrom Hawaii's Maunakea, astronomers from around the world have the privilege of observing the universe from a place that holds extreme importance to the indigenous Native Hawaiian people. Our twin telescopes are among the world's most powerful tools for unraveling the mysteries of the universe. We focus on service and stewardship to carry out our mission and do good for our community.Each employee is a part of our mission. We provide meaningful jobs to pursue careers in a special place with a tight-knit community held together by a beautiful host culture. We are passionate about what we do. We're looking for more individuals to join us! -A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / BUDGET ANALYSTAs a Senior Financial Analyst / Budget Analyst, you play a key role on our finance team by driving all aspects of our budgeting, analysis, modeling, and forecasting. Your days are engaging as you undertake a variety of tasks. Among others, you develop predictive models that provide insight into our overall financial standing, including an annual outlook and one that takes in a rolling five-year period. You present these findings to our internal and external stakeholders and offer your thoughtful recommendations.In addition, you collaborate with the budget managers on project forecasts that ensure that the resources for each project are properly managed. This same goal guides you as you track and analyze the outcome of the projects by preparing reports that outline the costs and budget variances. Conscientious and responsible, you analyze our revenues, expenditures, treasury, and cash to ensure that all our operations are kept within budget and make wise of the allocated resources.Adept at managing multiple tasks at a time, you also keep a watch on our monitoring tools with an eye to improving them in whatever ways you can. A team player, you step in wherever else you're needed, such as providing backup on Structured Query Language (SQL) for our applications developer. You also attend meetings and conferences to stay current on financial laws and codes. Your job keeps you busy, but you thrive on the fast pace and the chance to build positive relationships with our great team. You love using your skills and abilities to further our important mission! -QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / BUDGET ANALYST

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