Senior Financial Analyst

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About the Role

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics, and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines.

The Senior Financial Analyst facilitates diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assists department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis, and monthly reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports the oversight and management of the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the organization, including review of A/P, entering journals, reconciling expense charges, conducting analysis on both capital and operating budgets across all FAS Tubs, asset management, liaising with Campus Services, and conducting monthly reporting.
• Supports the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP) Finance Team by providing reporting and analysis as needed, including quarterly closings, flux analysis, monthly budget-to-actuals, and forecasting of O&M and capital projects, journals, and lease payments.
• Assists in creating and monitoring the $150M capital and $165M O&M budget by participating in the operating budget development process, loading into University & OPRP financial systems, capital projects approvals and reporting, financial and ad hoc analysis, and reporting.
• Works with the Assistant Director to ensure departmental compliance with financial policies, procedures, and controls requirements; enters journals and cost transfers, analyzes department budget and building operations budgets, reviews and codes expenditures, and assists building managers in maintaining budgets and appropriately coding transactions.
• Supports financial management for new initiatives, including a major renovation of the college houses, FAS Sustainability program, and transitioning the department’s use of university systems such as Brio and B2P.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Hybrid schedule: three (3) days on campus (2 days WFH) after a 90-day Orientation & Review period.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and using near vision for reading and computer work for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.

Skills

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong background and experience with construction project management, property budget oversight, higher education, and non-profit management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with financial systems and data query tools.
• Experience with general ledger and general accounting practices.
• Strong, demonstrable Excel skills and hands-on experience with analysis and modeling (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP functionality, formulas).
• Collaborative working style with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools (e.g., Smartview/Brio).
• Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

Schedule

35 hours per week.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

Learn more about these and additional benefits on the Benefits & Wellbeing Page.