Strategic Capital Planning Analyst (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (vacations)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with universityconير

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Capital Analyst to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for capital planning and project approvals across the University. The role acts as a liaison between central finance and schools, ensuring accurate analysis of expenditures and forecasts.

The position supports governance committees, develops dashboards, and helps advance capital planning practices while promoting consistency and compliance within Harvard’s decentralized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or capital project support.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and capital planning support to Schools and Units as part of CAPS’ oversight function.
• Foster relationships and provide consultative support to assigned Schools and Units regarding capital planning and project approvals
• Support the University Construction Management Council (UCMC), Capital Project Review Committee (CPRC), and related subcommittees in advancing construction best practices.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support capital planning reviews and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Provide training and user support for CAPS systems
• Participate in the testing, enhancement, and continuous improvement of CAPS systems and processes.
• Perform other special projects and ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field

MBA (or other relevant professional/graduate degree) a plus

Tools

Excel

CAPS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Capital Analyst to provide financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for capital planning and project approvals across the University. The role acts as a liaison between central finance and schools, ensuring accurate analysis of expenditures and forecasts.

The position supports governance committees, develops dashboards, and helps advance capital planning practices while promoting consistency and compliance within Harvard’s decentralized environment.