FINANCIAL ANALYST, Global Programs Finance & Operations 1

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Financial Analyst for Global Programs Finance & Operations in Boston. The role involves analyzing financial reports, reconciling funds, and supporting budgets, with responsibility for improving financial processes and policies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of financial analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP and FileMaker Pro. This full-time, on-site position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of financial analysis experience in a complex organization, with global finance exposure.
• Strong data analytical and modeling abilities.
• Proficient in financial statements; familiarity with FX rates; advanced Excel; experience with FileMaker Pro and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and track data in financial databases.
• Analyze expense and budget variances and manage AP/AR processing.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets and financial plans.
• Conduct data analyses on enrollment revenue and expenses and report to management.
• Ensure compliance with BU financial and operational policies.
• Identify cost and efficiency improvements for senior management.
• Collaborate with campus accounting units to resolve discrepancies.
• Support special projects for Global Programs finance and administration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

B.A./B.S. or equivalent

Tools

Excel

FileMaker Pro

SAP

Job description

FINANCIAL ANALYST, Global Programs Finance & Operations 1

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500068240707

Posted Date

7/8/2026

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$61,200.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$65,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Position Description/General Summary: Reporting directly to the Director, Finance and Operations, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial and enrollment data analysis. This includes, but is not limited to, review and reconciliation of monthly financial reports, documenting financial policies and recommending improvements to financial processes and policies. He/She processes invoice payments, reviews travel expense reports, deposits miscellaneous receivables, processes purchase orders and requisitions, and manages financial databases. In addition, He/She assists on aspects of developing, maintaining, and analyzing selected budgets and financial plans.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

• Process financial transactions, including invoices, expense reports, deposits, and purchase orders and track information using financial databases.
• Analyze expense and budget variances. Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivables transactions processing as needed.
• Assist the Global Programs finance and administration management team in the development and monitoring of annual income and expense and financial aid budgets.
• Conduct data analysis on enrollment, revenue, and expenses and provide summaries as needed to both the Global Programs finance and administration management teams and Study Abroad Enrollment Services.
• Manage the Global Programs and Study Abroad monthly site report process; monitor deadlines, review and reconcile financial reports submitted by each site by verifying financial statements, and upload results into the accounting system and financial databases.
• Research and resolve discrepancies by communicating with site staff directly and act as first check for spending appropriateness.
• Ensure expenses are compliant with BU financial and operational policies.
• Propose and assist with the development of policies, forms, and templates to streamline reporting and other processes.
• In concert with the Director, Finance and Operations, and other Global Programs management team members, conduct a broad range of analysis for decision making purposes that has material financial implications.
• Identify potential cost and operational efficiencies for recommendation to Senior Management.
• Liaise with the office of General Accounting, as well as other departmental accounting units across campus as required to resolve potential accounting discrepancies.
• Assist Global Programs finance and administration management team on special projects as needed.

Required Skills

• B.A/B.S or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis of a complex organization preferred, including experience with global finance and preparing and analyzing complex budgets
• Ability to work with large quantities of data; strong analytical and modeling skills
• Knowledge of financial statements and accounting; familiarity with foreign exchange rates and calculations; highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with FileMaker Pro and SAP preferred; strong analytical and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple requests at once.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.