Financial Analyst 2

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Finance Analyst within Internal Medicine to provide high-level financial support, including modeling, forecasting and reporting across budgets and contracts. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Section leadership on financial management, including shared service arrangements with YNHH.

The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication, and experience with budgeting, planning principles, and financial systems such as Workday, Oracle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience.
• Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and forecasting to support budget and strategic plans.
• Analyze and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and implement financial reporting to meet compliance needs.
• Contribute to planning and improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Mentor, lead or supervise staff where applicable.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Excel reporting

Analytical thinking

Budgeting and planning

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance

Tools

Oracle applications

Workday

Epic

YBT

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, Clinical Sections and with latitude for exercising discretion and independent judgment, performs a variety of analytical and financial functions for Internal Medicine. Provides high level of continuous financial support and analyses. This position will work directly with the Director of Finance, Clinical Sections and Sectional leadership on the overall financial management of the section(s) assigned, including the operating budget, contracts and shared service arrangements with YNHH.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University.
• Ability to create new and complex reports (Excel, Word, etc.) for tracking, analysis and communication of financial information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of financial and economic concepts, modeling and analysis. Intermediate knowledge of budgeting and planning principles and processes.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, use good judgment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Thorough working knowledge of departmental financial reporting and anlysis.
• Experience with Oracle applications and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Yale University business, accounting and financial policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of University financial systems including Workday, Epic and YBT.

Principal Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling and Forecasting. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and/or executes complex financial models. 2. Financial Analysis and Reporting. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources. 3. Financial Methods and Systems. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 4. Strategic Resource. Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes. 5. Compliance and Risk Management. Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff. 7. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.

Job Posting Date

08/25/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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