Financial Analyst

NYU; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

NYU is seeking a Finance Specialist to monitor, analyze, and report on financial activity for the Law School departments and centers. The role supports budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, including variance analysis and Excel modeling, and serves as the primary Finance Office contact for budget matters.

Responsibilities include monitoring budgets, assisting with reconciliations and year-end activities, and preparing reports for department management and Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Master's degree MBA/MPA or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• 2+ years related financial analysis or operations experience in higher education, non-profit, and/or complex organizations.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Preferred: Experience with PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on financial activity for assigned Law School departments and centers.
• Develop understanding of units’ programs, operations, and financial needs and serve as Finance Office contact for budget matters.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections including variance analysis and ad hoc Excel modeling.
• Monitor budget areas, assist with reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for departmental management and Finance leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree (MBA/MPA) preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Monitor, analyze, and report on financial activity for assigned Law School departments and centers. Develop an understanding of assigned units’ programs, operations, and financial needs, and serve as a primary Finance Office contact for budget and financial matters. Support the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, including variance analysis, ad hoc Excel modeling, and analysis of key revenue and expense drivers. Monitor assigned areas of the Law School budget, assist with reconciliations and year-end financial activities. Prepare financial reports and analyses for departmental management, Finance leadership, and other stakeholders, as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree MBA, MPA or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Required Experience: 2+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years Related financial analysis or operations experience in higher education, non-profit, and/or complex organizations.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills. Demonstrated ability to compile, manipulate, analyze, and interpret financial data and present findings clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proven ability to problem solve and to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with PeopleSoft a plus.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you'll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.