Director of FP&A - Remote Strategic Budget Leader

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university accr

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management for a $400M+ operating budget.

You’ll oversee a team of three analysts, partner with the CFO and department leaders, and translate complex data into clear narratives for senior leaders. You will shape multi-year plans, drive management reporting, and support data-driven decision making across the School, including capital and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in sponsored research finance within a complex environment.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the School’s annual budget process and multi-year plan.
• Lead monthly forecasts and ad hoc analyses for strategic decision making.
• Develop and refine management reporting for CFO and leaders.
• Collaborate with Facilities and IT to align capital plans with budgets.
• Mentor and develop a team of three financial analysts.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Financial reporting

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years experience

Sponsored research finance

Supervisory experience

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Excel modeling

ERP systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management for a $400M+ operating budget.

You’ll oversee a team of three analysts, partner with the CFO and department leaders, and translate complex data into clear narratives for senior leaders. You will shape multi-year plans, drive management reporting, and support data-driven decision making across the School, including capital and