CTA Financial Business Analyst II

CTA Financial Business Analyst II

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $65,000

Prepares and researches financial and operational information for analysis and financial impact. Coordinates activities between the Finance department and other CTA business units. Acts as a resource for the General Manager and other analysts. Analyzes budgetary, financial and statistical data and makes recommendations on the basis of conclusions derived from such analyses.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Business Analyst III works work within the Budget and Performance Management Department to provide financial/budget analysis to assigned areas of the organization, including performance metric development, measurement and presentation.

In the near-term, responsible for assisting in the modeling and analysis related to CTA department initiatives and potential process improvements.

Long-term, the position will interface closely with other departments in supporting the business development and strategic planning efforts.

Duties also include approving personnel and material requisitions and preparing a monthly executive summary for the department Vice President.

Creates and monitors departmental operating budgets and prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations.

Develops financial forecasts and trend analyses.

Analyzes departmental expenditures on a monthly basis. Provides variance analysis and recommendations to assigned areas and management regarding spending patterns in order to remain within budget.

Provides comprehensive and complex reports, as well as ad hoc reporting, to management on a regular or as-needed basis, such as identifying spending trends, analyzing variances or for other purposes as requested.

Interfaces with and provides analytical support to departments through follow-up and guidance during the budget cycle and upon request.

Performs monthly object analysis and prepares comprehensive and complex analytical reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience Requirements

An accredited undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or a comparable analytical degree.

Five years progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance analysis or budgeting, including experience in the development and use of financial or budgeting systems and reports.

Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and manage time effectively.

Must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong corporate finance and research skills as well as an analytical background.

Financial skills should include familiarity with cash flow analysis, business planning, capital analysis, spreadsheet development and creation of financial and accounting models.

Must have excellent and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and related software. Experience with Hyperion is a plus.

Required to work various hours, days and overtime as needed.


Location and City

Chicago, IL

Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

Please apply online at http://www.transitchicago.com/


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