Senior Financial Analyst - Policy & Strategy

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools’ Financial Strategies Group develops and presents financial analyses to support budget policy decisions for NYCPS. The team designs data-driven policy recommendations and forecasting aligned with educational priorities.

Working cross-functionally with Finance, Inclusive Learning, English Language Learners, HR, and other divisions, the group advances strategic financial planning and reporting that informs major capital and operating decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or JD with 2+ years in budget, finance, or related area; managerial exp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, conducts, manages and presents complex financial data analyses for policy decisions.
• Researches and presents improvements for school funding formulas to ensure sustainability and equity.
• Leads strategic financial planning initiatives aligned with long-term NYCPS priorities.
• Oversees cross-functional projects aligning financial policy with operational goals and regulations.
• Establishes analytical standards, governance, and quality control for financial reporting and modeling.
• Drives innovation in analytics, including advanced modeling, automation, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative analytics

Advanced Excel

Advanced Access

VBA

Statistical software

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/etc

Juris Doctor + 2 yrs experience

Bachelor's degree +4 yrs experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

NYC Public Schools’ Financial Strategies Group develops and presents financial analyses to support budget policy decisions for NYCPS. The team designs data-driven policy recommendations and forecasting aligned with educational priorities.

Working cross-functionally with Finance, Inclusive Learning, English Language Learners, HR, and other divisions, the group advances strategic financial planning and reporting that informs major capital and operating decisions.