Strategic Finance Administrator - Arts & Sciences (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a capable Finance Administrator to manage complex financial operations for an academic department or center. You will partner with faculty and senior administrators to plan, analyze, and steward resources across budgets, endowments, gifts, and unrestricted funds.

The role emphasizes strategic financial planning, detailed budgeting, and robust financial reporting to support program decisions, research projects, and institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience managing multiple funding sources including endowed funds and gifts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leadership to identify strategic priorities and align resources.
• Prepare financial projections and reports for Steering Committee meetings.
• Conduct scenario planning and long-range financial modeling.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for sponsored and endowment funds.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Funding management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a capable Finance Administrator to manage complex financial operations for an academic department or center. You will partner with faculty and senior administrators to plan, analyze, and steward resources across budgets, endowments, gifts, and unrestricted funds.

The role emphasizes strategic financial planning, detailed budgeting, and robust financial reporting to support program decisions, research projects, and institutional goals.