Financial Analysis Manager - Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 79,000 - 111,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Pittsburgh seeks a Financial Analysis Manager to lead multi‑year financial planning, reporting transformation, and analytics initiatives. You will partner across finance, IT, and operations to deliver scalable, automated solutions that improve accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.

The role requires directing dashboards and analytics, mentoring analysts, and establishing best practices for governance and data quality. Hybrid work arrangements are available in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis or related field.
Experience leading reporting transformation and analytics initiatives is expected.
Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education/experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead modernization of financial reporting through automated dashboards and analytics.
Design, develop, and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, SQL and other BI tools.
Transform manual reporting processes into automated, scalable solutions.
Develop standard reporting packages, KPIs and dashboards for decision making.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes via automation and workflow improvements.
Mentor analysts on reporting best practices and data analysis methodologies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Power Query

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

Job Description

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The Financial Analyis Manager serves as a key technical leader within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, driving the transformation of financial reporting, data analytics, and business processes across the organization. This role is responsible for developing automated reporting solutions, improving data integrity, optimizing financial processes, and leveraging modern reporting tools to enhance decision‑making. The position partners closely with finance leadership, IT, and operational stakeholders to create scalable solutions that reduce manual effort, improve reporting accuracy, and establish best practices for financial analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting Transformation & Business Intelligence

Lead the modernization of financial reporting through the development of automated dashboards, self‑service reporting, and executive‑level analytics.

Design, develop, and maintain reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, and other business intelligence platforms.

Transform manual reporting processes into scalable, automated solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility.

Develop standardized reporting packages, KPIs, and dashboards to support strategic and operational decision‑making.

Process Automation & Operational Excellence

Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes through automation, workflow improvements, and technology solutions.

Design and implement automated processes utilizing VBA, Power Query, SQL, Power Automate, and other automation tools.

Reduce manual effort by eliminating repetitive tasks and improving process consistency across the finance organization.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing data quality.

Data Management & Analytics

Develop, maintain, and optimize financial data models to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

Write and optimize SQL queries, data transformations, and data validation processes to ensure accurate and reliable financial information.

Collaborate with IT and data management teams to improve data governance, integration, and accessibility.

Perform complex financial and operational analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as the team's subject matter expert for reporting technologies, automation tools, and financial data architecture.

Partner with finance leadership and business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and develop innovative analytical solutions.

Mentor financial analysts on reporting best practices, automation techniques, and data analysis methodologies.

Promote the adoption of standardized reporting tools, templates, and documentation across the finance organization.

Governance & Documentation

Develop and maintain documentation for reporting solutions, automated processes, and data models.

Establish reporting standards and best practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and sustainability.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies related to financial reporting, data governance, and internal controls.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate emerging technologies and analytical tools that can enhance the finance function.

Lead initiatives to modernize financial systems, reporting capabilities, and business processes.

Recommend and implement innovative solutions that improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision support.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to leverage technology and analytics to drive organizational performance.

Job Summary

Lead efforts to create multi‑year plans and utilize university planning and modeling tools to support sound financial decision‑making at the University.

Essential Functions

Reporting Transformation & Business Intelligence.

Process Automation & Operational Excellence.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration.

Governance & Documentation.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full‑time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Financial Analysis Manager

Job Family

Finance & Procurement

Job Sub‑Family

Financial Planning & Analysis

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On‑Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

$78,501 to $111,209 annual

Relocation Offered

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable