Strategic Finance Analyst — Hybrid, High-Impact Insights

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Analyst in its Office of Financial Strategy & Planning. The role involves partnering with Schools and Units to analyze financial performance, budgets, and multi-year plans, and to advise senior leadership on strategic financial questions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience; an MBA is a plus. Hybrid work and a strong emphasis on presentation and analytical skills are expected, with opportunities to influence endowment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
• MBA or related graduate degree is a plus; can offset years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate quarterly results, budgets, and multi-year plans for School leadership.
• Develop hypotheses and analyses to respond to ad-hoc strategic questions.
• Design and deliver presentations for senior leadership on options and impacts.
• Collaborate with central finance groups to inform planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Support policy development and long-range financial planning initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Analyst in its Office of Financial Strategy & Planning. The role involves partnering with Schools and Units to analyze financial performance, budgets, and multi-year plans, and to advise senior leadership on strategic financial questions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience; an MBA is a plus. Hybrid work and a strong emphasis on presentation and analytical skills are expected, with opportunities to influence endowment and