Capital Planning Analyst - Hybrid & Financial Analysis

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Capital Analyst role supports capital planning and forecasting across the University, interfacing between central finance and its schools and units. You will analyze expenditures, forecasts, and related data to enable informed project approvals and strategic decision-making.

This hybrid position requires on-site presence 2–3 days per week and offers benefits typical of Harvard, with opportunities to influence capital planning practices and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and capital planning support to Schools and Units as part of CAPS’ oversight function.
• Foster relationships and provide consultative support to assigned Schools and Units regarding capital planning and project approvals
• Support the University Construction Management Council (UCMC), CPRC, and related subcommittees in advancing construction best practices.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support capital planning reviews and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Provide training and user support for CAPS systems
• Participate in testing, enhancement, and continuous improvement of CAPS systems and processes.
• Perform other special projects and ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Capital planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

CAPS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Harvard University’s Capital Analyst role supports capital planning and forecasting across the University, interfacing between central finance and its schools and units. You will analyze expenditures, forecasts, and related data to enable informed project approvals and strategic decision-making.

This hybrid position requires on-site presence 2–3 days per week and offers benefits typical of Harvard, with opportunities to influence capital planning practices and governance processes.