Financial Analyst: Higher Education Budget & Forecasting

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

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.