Senior Financial Analyst — Capital & O&M Budgeting (Hybrid)

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University FAS Human Resources seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to enable diverse financial analysis for a school/unit, assist department management with financial planning, budget analysis, and monthly reporting.

You will support OPRP Finance with quarterly closings, budget-to-actuals, and forecasting of capital and operating budgets while maintaining compliance with financial policies. Hybrid schedule; on-site/campus collaboration encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Strong background in construction project management, property budget oversight, higher education, and non-profit management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with financial systems and data query tools.
• Experience with general ledger and general accounting practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports the OPPR Finance Team by providing reporting and analysis, including quarterly closings, flux analysis, monthly budget-to-actuals and forecasting of O&M and capital projects, journals, and lease payments.
• Assist in creating and monitoring the $150M capital and $165M O&M budget by participating in operating budget development and reporting.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial modeling

Budget management

Financial analysis

Accounting knowledge

Data query tools

Oracle familiarity

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Brio

Smartview

Oracle Financials

Job description

Harvard University FAS Human Resources seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to enable diverse financial analysis for a school/unit, assist department management with financial planning, budget analysis, and monthly reporting.

You will support OPRP Finance with quarterly closings, budget-to-actuals, and forecasting of capital and operating budgets while maintaining compliance with financial policies. Hybrid schedule; on-site/campus collaboration encouraged.